Dawgs By Nature on DK Metcalf

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DC Mike Rutenberg wanted to make sure that WR D.K. Metcalf was not going to beat his defense, so he devised some double coverage that eliminated him from the Steelers' offense and forced QB Aaron Rodgers to look elsewhere. That worked well until late in the fourth quarter when Metcalf came alive with several big gains.
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Metcalf neutralized by double coverage early but broke free late.

DC Mike Rutenberg devised double coverage to eliminate Metcalf from the Steelers' offense in the first half, forcing QB Aaron Rodgers to look elsewhere. However, Metcalf came alive late in the fourth quarter with several big gains, indicating the strategy's limitations in the game's final stages.

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