Overview
- Pressed into the pusher role in Week 18, Cam Heyward’s first attempt failed when he inadvertently tackled his brother, Connor, on fourth-and-one, according to Connor’s account.
- In the third quarter the Steelers ran it again, Heyward executed the push, Connor converted, then scored from the 1 to help seal a 26-24 victory over the Ravens.
- Heyward also anchored the defense with seven tackles and a third-quarter pass deflection that set up a T.J. Watt interception, earning an 80.3 Pro Football Focus grade.
- Coach Mike Tomlin cited Darnell Washington’s Week 17 broken forearm as the reason for the move, saying the team “needed a big guy,” while former Steelers praised Heyward’s leadership.
- Pittsburgh clinched the AFC North and will host the Texans in the Wild Card on Jan. 12, with multiple reports indicating the tush-push package with Heyward is expected to stay in the plan.