The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't lead in Sunday’s sport till the fourth quarter, thanks in half to a Derwin James penalty. The former All-Pro security noticed Pittsburgh 15 yards on account of an pointless roughness penalty on the go-ahead drive, however he had some ideas about that foul after the Steelers’ 20-10 win. He would possibly suppose in another way now, and dropping can cloud your judgment, however in that second, he took problem with it.
“Yeah, of course [it was frustrating]”, James said after the game about his penalty for hanging Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth helmet to helmet. “Like I said, I don’t want to keep the drive going. I’m trying to get the guy on the ground. I don’t feel like I hit him in the head or neck, but we’ll look at it”.
Freiermuth caught a 15-yard go on the play in query, changing on third and 4. Without the further 15 yards, the Steelers would have been at their very own 36 after the play. With the further yardage offered by James, they moved to the Chargers’ 49.
Replay very clearly and unambiguously exhibits Derwin James hanging Freiermuth in the facemask with the crown of his helmet, and he additionally launches himself off the floor. Freiermuth was a runner at that time and never a defenseless receiver, however this actually violates right now’s guidelines.
James stated that he didn't search clarification from the officers after they flagged him. “I stopped asking”, he admitted. James was flagged 4 occasions for pointless roughness final season, and twice earlier in his profession. He even earned an ejection in one game in 2022. “I’m not asking them. I’ll look at the film and see if they send me a fine, whatever it is”.
One wish to imagine that James will acknowledge his hit as unlawful as soon as he critiques the movie. But contemplating the variety of infractions in his historical past, I’m undecided I’m assured he'll. While he is a good security, he isn't proof against play that goes past the guidelines regulating the sport.
As for Freiermuth, he gave the impression to be no worse for put on, which is a reduction. The fourth-year veteran has a historical past of concussions, however he appeared to endure no points from this hit. If something, he might need been glad for Derwin James recognizing him an additional 15 yards.
The Steelers proceeded to work their approach down the subject, ending the drive with a Chris Boswell subject objective. That gave them a 13-10 lead, however not with out additional help from the Chargers. A Khalil Mack roughing the passer penalty gave them one other 15 yards on a third-down play that fell in need of the marker. That penalty was extra damaging than James’, because it put them in subject objective vary.
The Steelers had already moved the chains previous to James’ hit. They would have had 4th and a couple of at the 41 have been it not for Mack. And there isn't a ambiguity about that one, both. James additionally dedicated a facemask penalty in the sport, so he’ll positively hear from FedEx this week.
