Steelers Edge Commanders 28-27 in Close Game

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin took responsibility for a failed fake punt that contributed to a touchdown for the Washington Commanders during their recent game, which the Steelers won 28-27. Tomlin asserted he would make the same aggressive call again despite the execution error that led to the touchdown. The fake punt involved a pass from Miles Killebrew to James Pierre, who dropped the ball, giving the Commanders a scoring opportunity. Late in the game, the Steelers faced a pivotal moment on fourth down, but a neutral zone infraction by the Commanders allowed them to secure a first down without needing to attempt the conversion. Tomlin humorously noted that without the penalty, they would never know if they would have opted to go for it. Overall, despite some tactical missteps, the Steelers extended their winning streak to four games.