Cornerback Jalen Ramsey just snatched AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors, and honestly, if you saw how he did it in Week 7, you get why. The guy isn’t known for getting after the quarterback, not even a little bit. But against the Buccaneers, Ramsey decided to flip the script entirely, racking up a pair of sacks that were absolutely massive for the Steelers.
Sacks From Out of Nowhere
Seriously, a *cornerback* getting two sacks? That’s just wild. Ramsey came up huge for Pittsburgh’s defense, especially considering pass rushing isn’t typically his bag. He was everywhere on the field, notching 10 tackles and an insane four tackles for loss throughout the afternoon. This wasn’t just some fluke, he was living in the Bucs’ backfield, making plays that changed the game’s momentum.
Sealing the Comeback
One of those sacks wasn’t just big, it was *the* play. Pittsburgh was in a tight 26-19 comeback win situation, and the game was in overtime. Tampa Bay had the ball, pushing for a chance to extend it, and on fourth down, Ramsey exploded. He dropped Bucs quarterback Jalon Daniels, killing their final drive and sealing the victory for the Steelers. That’s clutch, pure and simple. This is his third time taking home these honors, but it’s the first since he joined the Steelers ahead of the 2025 season. What a way to make his mark!
This award, announced on Wednesday, is a huge shoutout to Ramsey’s performance. It shows he’s not just a shutdown corner, but a player who can adapt and make game-winning plays when his team needs him most. Keep an eye on Ramsey, because if he’s adding game-sealing sacks to his repertoire, things are about to get even more interesting for the Steelers’ defense.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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