WATCH: Malcolm Butler Picks Off Landry Jones In End Zone
Ryan Mayer
The Patriots defense looked to have a difficult task on hand this week as the team traveled to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, Steelers starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was injured in the team's game against the Dolphins last week. That meant that backup Landry Jones got the start.
Still, despite the backup quarterback, the Steelers offense is potent with weapons all over the field. After forcing a three-and-out on the Steelers first drive, the Patriots had their backs against the wall when Chris Hogan fumbled setting Pittsburgh up in Pats territory. Jones and company worked the ball down to the 16 before Malcolm Butler made a big play to get the stop for the Pats.
Butler was perfectly positioned on the play and got the turnover to give the ball back to the offense. Tom Brady promptly drove the team down the field with a 13-play, 80-yard drive for a touchdown to give the Patriots a 7-0 lead.
