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Steelers Hits of the Week: Highsmith vs Daniel Jones

Originally posted on Steel City Underground | Last updated Nov 4, 2025 8:57 AM ET

Steel City Underground hand selects the ‘Steelers Hit of the Week’, a bigtime play that shook the opponents, following every game of the 2025 NFL regular season for fans to relive.

The Pittsburgh Steelers got back on track in a big reset in their NFL Week 9 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, winning 27-20. That was due, in a major way, to the defense returning to its dominant play to the tune of six turnovers and five sacks. Alex Highsmith, who had been in a bit of a slump and dealt with injuries, led all Steelers defenders in sacks on Daniel Jones taking the “Hits of the Week” title.

Highsmith’s first sack came in the 3rd quarter after sharing snaps with T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, and Jack Campbell throughout the game. On 1st & 10 at the IND 37, Jones took the snap from shotgun and Highsmith totally overpowered the Colts’ left tackle to make Jones pay. The sack resulted in a loss of 10 yards.

Steelers Alex Highsmith had a great game against Daniel Jones and the Colts. Good to see him putting the moves on the blocker to get the sack on what was a 2 sack game for the veteran OLB pic.twitter.com/NmQuo7CPzK

— Christina Rivers (@3Rivers_Writer) November 3, 2025

Highsmith would strike – hot – again in the 4th quarter. With 8:28 left in the game, the Colts were playing catch-up and the Steelers were trying to eliminate the possibility (PIT 25 – IND 10).

Jones took the snap on 1st & 10 at the IND 32 and hit T. Warren for a 9-yard catch and run. On the very next play, Jones once again took the snap from shotgun and the pressure from Pittsburgh was on. Highsmith not only beat the block, but ran right past a potential chip by the Colts running back exiting the offensive backfield. Flying in, Highsmith was able to strip the ball loose from Jones as he made the sack. Rookie Derrick Harmon fell onto the loose ball for the recovery.

BIG TIME PLAY BY SMITTY

#INDvsPIT on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/npLok6YUTu

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 2, 2025

With rumors flying ahead of the trade deadline this week, Highsmith’s play on Sunday may take him off the proverbial list of targets the Steelers may offer other teams.

Highsmith finished the game with 4 total tackles (3 solo), 2 sacks, 3 tackles for a loss, 1 pass defensed, and 1 QB hurry.

This article first appeared on Steel City Underground and was syndicated with permission.

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