Steelers' Calvin Austin III scores 2 touchdowns, TJ Watt gets huge sack in win over Giants
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The Pittsburgh Steelers came through in all three phases of the game on Monday night against the New York Giants in their 26-18 victory.
Calvin Austin III broke the game open in the third quarter when he returned a 54-yard punt for a touchdown to take the lead. On the next Steelers’ possession, Russell Wilson found Austin for a 29-yard touchdown pass. Those two plays gave the Steelers enough cushion on the scoreboard.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Austin had three catches for 54 yards and a score and 73 yards on his punt-return touchdown.
Wilson was 20-of-28 with 278 passing yards. He got George Pickens in the game early and often. The wide receiver led Pittsburgh with four catches for 74 yards.
The Steelers’ defense played its part late in the game.
Wilson fumbled the ball at a crucial moment in the fourth quarter. The Giants needed a touchdown and an extra point to tie the game.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) catches a touchdown next to New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
On 3rd down, the Giants didn’t account of the best defensive player in the league T.J. Watt. The edge-rusher was left one-on-one on the outside. He easily got