Overview
- The Steelers announced the recognition on November 5 via official team channels.
- Highsmith filled the stat sheet against the Colts with four tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble, three tackles for loss, a quarterback hit, and a pass defensed.
- His performance helped fuel a multi-takeaway day for Pittsburgh's defense in a turnover-driven victory.
- The award is the third AFC Defensive Player of the Week of Highsmith's career.
- Through six games this season, Highsmith has 3.5 sacks, and he credited stopping the run and five forced turnovers for the unit's success.