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Joey Porter Jr. & James Pierre: Steelers' Playoff Heroes

Joey Porter Junior, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback, earns Pro Football Networks 2025 NFL All-Pro Team spot. Despite the teams underperformance, Porter excelled with a dominant CB Impact score, low passer rating in coverage, and career-high stats. Fellow cornerback James Pierre also shone, earning high grades but missing the All-Pro list due to fewer games played. Both players could make a significant impact in the Steelers playoff run against the Houston Texans.

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