Linebacker T.J. Watt continued his hot start to the 2024 season with another sack in Week 3. But fellow edge rusher Nick Herbig came off the bench to star for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 22.
Replacing an injured Alex Highsmith, Herbig posted 2 sacks, 2 tackles for loss, 2 quarterback hits and 3 solo tackles. Both of his sacks came in the second half, helping the Steelers hold the Chargers to negative yardage after halftime.
It was the first multi-sack performance of Herbig’s NFL career.
Watt addressed Herbig’s breakout day with the media after the Steelers defeated the Chargers 20-10.
“That kid has supreme confidence in himself,” Watt told reporters. “You can’t tell him anything, and I respect the heck out of it.
“He’s going to everything he possibly can to perform. He’s going to ask every question, he’s going to turn over every stone, and bust his tail. I respect the heck out of Nick, and I’m glad he had the day that he did today.”
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