Pittsburgh Steelers overcome New York Giants for third straight win

Rookie Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop picked off Giants quarterback Daniel Jones in the final minute to clinch a third straight win for Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Steelers overcome New York Giants for third straight win

Pat Freiermuth of the Pittsburgh Steelers is tackled by Tyler Nubin and Bobby Okereke of the New York Giants. Pic: Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

Calvin Austin III returned a punt 73 yards for a touchdown to help the Pittsburgh Steelers grind out a 26-18 win over the New York Giants.

After a dour first half saw both teams trade field goals for a 9-9 scoreline at the break, Austin III broke free and found the end zone with just over four minutes left in the third.

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