With temperatures reaching the 90′s, the Steelers turned up the heat to beat the Titans 19-11.
After his third turnover, the Titans even tried pulling Vince Young. Kerry Collins was intercepted to end his first series and had a fumble himself but nearly rallied the Titans anyway.
“We’ve been playing pretty good,” Steelers safety Troy Polamalu said. “There are some mistakes we’ve got to learn from. They were in the game still even with all the turnovers they had, so we still have to get better.”
Listed as the play of the week in many articles, Polamalu helped eat up the clock by leaping over the line and tackling Collins for a loss on first-and-goal.
This play was NOT the only impressive part of what Troy Polamalu’s performance during the game. He had 6 combined tackles, and and interception in the endzone.
The turnovers helped the Steelers hold the ball for more than 33 minutes to wear out Tennessee despite wearing their black jerseys with the temperature at kickoff at 87 degrees.
Jim V
Awesome win!!!!! And the leap over the line has to be THE best play EVER, something you can’t be taught, that was pure instinct.
Heather Lamar
Troy, you reading the QB sneak was the best thing I’ve ever seen, and being my first game seeing the Steelers in person, I have to say I was absolutely delighted with the whole game – but ESPECIALLY your performance! I think you actually have super human powers!!! Thanks for a wonderful day!
kbtp2443(kobetroy)
the smartest and sneakiest defenders you’ll ever see in the NFL…people say that there will be a next Ray Lewis or next Ed Reed,but there will never will be a next polamalu…that is the truth…i dont know how entertaing the NFL will be without Polamalu.
Darryl
Troy you are an inspiration to my family and my 5 yr old son will not wear any other jersey except yours! Bless you an your family!
Reem
Thanks for the great win. I’ve been a Steeler fan since ’70, and “the Leap” is among the top 10 moves in my book! Stay healthy. Love this site.
Brian Y
Troy, great game against the Titans! Your an inspiration on and off of the field. Keep it up and God bless.
Mikie
Troy, your by far one of the best players I have ever seen, just seems like you know whats going to happen!! Keep it up man, and help us to go grab our seventh championship!!!! LETS GO STEELERS!!!!!
jim stadick
Troy, the sportsmanship you show should be the yardstick for others to follow. Keep your head up and your eyes on the glory of God. Advocate His glory thru your actions on and off the field.
Doug
Troy, I’m sure you are aware, you have been blessed with an outstanding talent. We, the Steelers fans, love you! Not only for your ability on the field, but also for your unique, humble character in a league full of over-the-top egos. We pray for your health and safety in a increasing fast and brutal game.
Lynda La Force
Troy boy…….that flying sack was a thing of beauty! Love you, love you. lv u