The design was good.
The preliminary execution was robust.
There was only one downside for the Steelers: Gunner James Pierre dropped the cross on a faux punt deep in their very own finish of the sector.
Three gamers later, the Commanders had been ultimately zone to tie the sport up at 7-all.
It was an odd resolution to name for a faux by coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers had been forward, 7-0, and at their very own 16-yard line, dealing with 4th-and-15.
Had Pierre caught the cross from security Miles Killebrew, it could’ve gone for a primary down.
Nevertheless it was nonetheless an odd name, so deep in their very own territory.
Finally, it got here again to chew Tomlin and the Steelers.
The Commanders led the Steelers at halftime, 17-14.