These 4 stats stand out from the Pittsburgh win
Some were chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers old-school football The Carolina Panthers won on Sunday. Now that we’ve had a chance to dig into the stats, here are four numbers that really stood out.
Pat Freiermuth has reached 0 goals
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It was clear going in, tight end Pat Freiermuth wasn’t going to get a full load on Sunday. Freiermuth was limited due to a foot injury. But Freiermuth did play 36 offensive snaps but didn’t get a single target in the game. It’s the first time in Freiermuth’s career he has played a game and not had a catch.
Carolina’s 21 rushing yards
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The Panthers had been running the football on a high note. Carolina ran 46 times for 223 yards the previous week against the Seattle Seahawks. The Steelers arrived prepared and completely stopped the run game.
Najee Harries rushing yards 3.6
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An efficient and effective running game is different than one that isn’t. The Steelers weren’t terribly efficient running the ball at only 3.5 yards per carry as a team. They were efficient, however. They were effective because they allowed the offense to control the crucial possession downs.
Steelers defense: 4 sacks
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Going into Sunday’s game, the Steelers only had 31 sacks through 13 games. This is the fifth consecutive season that this team has received 50+ sacks. With four sacks by Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold, Pittsburgh got things back on track. Steelers must continue to maintain their streak of five sacks per week if they want to extend it.