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Darius Slay Disputes PFF’s 123-Yard Tally as Steelers Coach Accepts Blame for Coverage Mix-Up

An 81-yard Jordan Addison catch accounted for most of the total, occurring during a nickel shuffle triggered by injuries.

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Overview

  • Pro Football Focus credited Slay with allowing 123 receiving yards in Week 4 against the Vikings, a stat amplified by Underdog Fantasy on X.
  • Slay publicly pushed back on the metric, posting "Now PFF I kno u lying" on X in response to the graphic.
  • Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said the long Addison play was on him, citing a communication issue as the defense sorted personnel.
  • The snap featured DeShon Elliott in the slot and Chuck Clark at safety after Brandin Echols was injured on the previous play, complicating responsibilities.
  • Sporting News notes PFF graded Slay's coverage at 55.8 for the game and shows 207 yards allowed this season, while Pro Football Reference lists 142 yards through four games.