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Pivotal play: Shazier’s pick provides dash of splash

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Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier records his third interception of 2017 against the Colts - MATT SUNDAY / DKPS

INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Steelers were down by eight points to the Colts in the fourth quarter Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, a splash play was needed to change the momentum.

That came for the defense when Ryan Shazier intercepted Jacoby Brissett on a tipped pass off the hands of Jake Doyle. It was the turning point that sparked the Steelers' 14-point second-half comeback in a 20-17 victory.

"Huge play," Jesse James would say afterward. "That really sparked us."

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