elandadem
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You obviously don't get it then.
The Steelers converted on fourth down several times in that game. If our offense isn't mercilessly moving the ball on them maybe the Steelers punt and the Pats' defense doesn't even have to make the stop on third and one (or fourth and one).
If the Pats offense isn't putting up points like it's going out of business, the defense isn't forced to stop them twice at the one yard line because the Steelers would have kicked the field goal. And throwing the ball on third and 1 isn't exactly crazy play calling.
The two punts that the defense forced in the third quarter were with leads of 4 and 11 points, not nearly as overwhelming as you imply.
The defense had lapses on several drives, but for the most part they played a good game. Averages would tell you otherwise.
Which game did you watch?
It's the "Bend but Do Not Break" Concept. Admittedly, it bent a little more than one would have hoped but it did hold.