What happened: Charles Woods played 60 defensive snaps and Marcus Jones logged 69 as the secondary deployed a three-cornerback nickel package against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The expanded roles helped anchor the unit without Carlton Davis III in the 20-3 victory.
NFL·September 21, 2026 07:49 AM ET
Charles Woods, Marcus Jones see expanded snap counts in 20-3 win over Steelers
The defense leaned heavily on a nickel package to cover the absence of Carlton Davis III.
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