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Carter’s Classroom: D-line gets A for adjustment

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L.T. Walton was instrumental in the Steelers' second-half surge Sunday. — MATT SUNDAY / DKPS

The Steelers' defense gave up 20 points in the first half against the Bengals last Sunday, allowing Jeremy Hill the space to run for 44 yards and a touchdown. But the Bengals would gain only 38 total yards in the second half with Hill losing a yard to finish with 43.

What was the difference?

What did the coaches switch up to get the defensive front to play better?

Not a whole lot.

The defensive line certainly took a hit in losing Stephon Tuitt on the game's opening series, but it came out for the second half to operate with Javon Hargrave and L.T. Walton leading the charge.

We go into the drastic change:

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