2017 Steelers Week 4 Defensive Play of the Game: Heyward changes the momentum

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During the second quarter, the Ravens were down 6-0 to the Steelers when the Pittsburgh defense struck.

First, linebacker Ryan Shazier swept in to pause Ravens RB Alex Collins as he’s then hit by Steelers defensive captain Cameron Heyward, who strips the football… and somehow also recovers it despite having a giant offensive lineman laying on top of him.

The change in possession gave the Steelers offense a chance to put up a touchdown six players, and following a successful PAT, Pittsburgh was up, on the road, 13-0 halfway through the quarter.