"PITTSBURGH -- Though fans held a tailgate funeral for the defense outside Acrisure Stadium before Sunday's game, the Steelers resurrected their much-maligned unit by thwarting the Indianapolis Colts with six takeaways and five sacks in a 27-20 win Sunday afternoon. "This was a statement game for us," said cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who had one of the Steelers' three interceptions."
"Prior to Sunday's game, the Steelers hadn't forced a turnover in more than a month and they had just two sacks in the last two games. They also gave more than 400 yards of offense in the previous two losses, too. Factor in that the Steelers were also down four safeties going into a game against a prolific tight end and an MVP-caliber running back, and the outlook appeared bleak."
Steelers defense produced six takeaways and five sacks to secure a 27-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Pittsburgh. Fans staged a tailgate funeral for the defense before kickoff, but the unit rebounded despite surrendering a touchdown on the Colts' 13-play opening drive. Pittsburgh held Indianapolis to 20 points, tying the Colts' lowest output of the season, and handed them only their second loss. The team entered the game without four safeties and with recent defensive struggles, including no turnovers in over a month and just two sacks in the prior two games. Players emphasized care and urgency.
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