After two missed chances for interceptions in the Steelers’ loss to the Indianapolis Colts last week, CB Joey Porter Jr. wouldn’t be denied this week. On a literal Monday morning thanks to a weather delay, Porter picked off Dallas Cowboys CB Dak Prescott for a key pick in the fourth quarter.
The NBC crew then showed Joey Porter Sr. cheering the moment on from a stadium suite.
It’s only the second interception of Porter’s career and first since Week 5 of last year, a key end zone pick against the Baltimore Ravens.
Porter returned the ball for a solid 16-yard gain. It gave Pittsburgh the ball back down 13-10 in the fourth quarter.
It hasn’t been Porter’s best game, and his tackling has been suspect, Porter looking for a punch out and not even going for the tackle in the first half but that was a huge play as the Steelers are driving to at least tie the game. The pick turned into a touchdown by TE Pat Freiermuth, putting Pittsburgh up 17-13 with five minutes to play.
