"While they're dinged up, the Steelers will likely need to turn to Herbig, a rotational rookie who's flashed when given an opportunity," CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso writes regarding Herbig as his choice for the Steelers. "He's registered five pressures on 49 pass-rush snaps, and a pressure rate over 10% is an encouraging start to his career.\n\n"Pittsburgh may have been out of options beyond Herbig, and even if Watt and Highsmith return for Week 15's outing against the Colts, there's a possibility Herbig will be leaned on to provide an extra pass-rushing jolt."
Herbig played 45 snaps in Week 14 against the New England Patriots, the most of his career. For the most part, he handled the extended action well. According to Pro Football Focus, Herbig graded out at a 64.5 overall defensively, including a 66.3 against the run and a 65.5 as a pass rusher, generating one pressure on just 21 pass rush reps.
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