Fitzpatrick's Interception

Early in yesterday’s game, Minkah Fitzpatrick intercepted this pass and ran it back for a 96-yard touchdown.  I captured this photo immediately before he completed the interception.  I was in great position to capture this, but not so much as he ran away from me towards the other end of the field to for touchdown. 

 

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Ben

The Steelers had their first 2018 home pre-season game today against the Titans.   I wasn’t sure whether or not I’d get my NFL Media Sideline Credential this season.  It’s a long story….but they came through and I picked them up today prior to the game.  So everything ended well.  I got the passes and photographed the game today.

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Big Ben

Big Ben

I got my Media Sideline Credentials for the 2018 season today.....

I got my Media Sideline Credentials for the 2018 season today.....

Shazier

I haven’t posted a football photo in a while, so today’s the day.  I took this photo of Ryan Shazier early in the 2017 NFL season before his terrible injury.  Honestly, I don’t know his current health status, but I hope he’s on his way to a full life recovery.  If he every plays football again isn’t important.  Getting back to everyday life skills and being fulfilled are the important items.  My thoughts are with him.

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My football season is over with the end of the Steelers playoff run.  I’m sure I’ll share photos from this season with you from time to time, at least until next season.  With that said, here is a photo of Antonio Brown from last Saturday’s game.  Of the remaining teams, I’m pulling for the Patriots.

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Bortles

It should be interesting this weekend to see how the Jaguars do against the Steelers.  Earlier this season, the Jags beat up on the Steelers pretty good.  I think we’ll see the opposite this time around.  I think it will end up 28-13 with the Steelers winning.  I took this photo of Blake Bortles last October.

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Below are some of my photographer peers at the NFL games.  This crew has a unique sense of humor...  Don't you love those great tan vest they make us wear???

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Matthew S

Well like normal, the Detroit Lions are at home again during the playoffs.  I have no idea what Matthew is doing in the off season, but I hope the Lions are preparing to perform better next year. 

I took this photo last October prior to the Lions vs. Steelers game.  I thought it was interesting that they had a radio broadcast playing (very loudly) throughout the stadium when I took this photo.  The radio announcers were very critical of Matthew’s last performance.  It had to be tough listening to that negative feedback while he tried to prepare and warm up for the game later that day.  I don’t think I could have ignored it if I was in his shoes.    

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Thankful

Well, it’s Thanksgiving holiday in the United States today.  I’m thankful for a number of things….

My wife, son, life, work, the Neighbors (you know who you are and you know why), peers, my health, my parents, in-laws, extended family, friends, photo friends and of course the Detroit Lions.  Why am I thankful for the Lions?  Good questions, for which I have no real answer.  Maybe because I grew up watching them…  Maybe it’s the fact they give Lions fans hope every year and for which they never deliver on…..  I don’t know, but I am thankful for them.  What can I say, they’re my team.

So here is a photo of Ameer Abdullah, starting running back.  He’s been with the Lions for 3 years after leaving the University of Nebraska.   Hopefully, he'll score 4 touchdowns today.

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Handoff

I had a great time in Detroit at the Lions vs. Steelers game last Sunday.  As you can imagine, I took a ton of photos….more than I normally would at a Steelers game.  Most of the photos focused on capturing Detroit Lions players.  Tonight, I’m sharing this photo of Matthew Stafford (#9) handing the ball to Ameer Abdullah (#21).  I love the intensity on Stafford’s face.  I also liked the Lions’ uniforms…blue tops on blue bottoms.  What do you think?  Leave a comment below.

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Playmaker

Last week he didn’t behave very well on the sidelines.  This week he was better and had some big plays.  Unfortunately for Steelers’ fans, Antonio and the rest of the offense didn’t have a great game.  This photo was taken towards the end of the game when the Steelers were trying to make a comeback.  That was before the 5th (back breaking) interception. 

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It Takes A Team

Tonight’s photo is from the last time the Patriots were in town to play the Steelers.  I’m looking forward to their rematch this year.  As you can tell, it is hard to tackle Le’Veon Bell….

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Dez

How’s your summer going?  Mine has been extremely busy and at this point it will be over before I can enjoy it.  Anyway, tonight’s post is of Dez Bryant.  I took this photo last season when the Cowboys were in Pittsburgh. 

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Dez!!!

Dez!!!

Mike Davis

I know he isn’t a household name and you’ve probably never heard of him before.  He played college football at the University of South Carolina and is a rookie for the San Francisco 49ers.   Regardless, I liked this action photo. 

 

Scroll down to see a close up version of this, which I also like.

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Close up of the prior image....  I like this version as well.

Close up of the prior image....  I like this version as well.