Herbig snags a late interception, representing the Steelers’ opportunistic defense but the unit overall was unable to prevent the second-half surge.

Herbig stepped into a volume-heavy role with Highsmith out, becoming the top waiver target and offering immediate DL2 or speculative DL1 upside in shallow leagues.

Herbig jumped in after Highsmith’s injury, delivering pressure on key plays and a 41-yard interception return—an early indicator of a potential breakout as a multifaceted edge option.

Nick Herbig is returning from a hamstring issue and back in the lineup, restoring some pass rushing punch to the Steelers as they navigate injuries on the edge and interior.

Nick Herbig’s hamstring issue already thinned the Steelers’ outside linebacker depth ahead of Week 1, compounding concerns behind Harrison. His status adds to the readability of Pittsburgh’s depth chart and the risk of sudden rotation changes in coming weeks.