Pittsburgh Steelers running back Isaac Redman capped a 14-point fourth quarter for the Steelers scoring the game winning touchdown with four minutes remaining to give Pittsburgh its third consecutive win. His effort earned him the "GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Week" for games played on November 1-5, the NFL announced today. The "GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Week" is the best moment or play of the week that represents determination and perseverance.
The Steelers faced an unusual game-day schedule, not to mention an emotional MetLife Stadium crowd following the events of Superstorm Sandy. However, the Steelers relentlessly charged into the lead in the fourth quarter after playing from behind the majority of the game. Redman capped a 14-point fourth quarter for the Steelers, scoring the game winning touchdown with four minutes remaining to give Pittsburgh its third consecutive win.
Redman pushes Steelers past Giants was selected from among three moments by voters on NFL.com/gmc. The other two moments were Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck breaks rookie passing record and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton helps Panthers end five-game skid.
After the regular season, fans will have a chance to determine the GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Year, from among the 17 weekly winners. Fans can vote for the winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl XLVII on NFL.com/gmc throughout the month of January.
NEVER SAY NEVER MOMENT NOMINEES
Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
Panthers end five-game skid: For much of the 2012 season, the Carolina Panthers have been a team not living up to their aspirations. However, QB Cam Newton and the Panthers were able to earn a confidence-building 21-13 win over the Washington Redskins. The game featured a showdown between the two previous Heisman Trophy winners and snapped a five-game skid for the Panthers.
Isaac Redman, Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers rally past Giants: The Pittsburgh Steelers faced an unusual gameday schedule, not to mention an emotional MetLife Stadium crowd following the events of Superstorm Sandy. However, the Steelers relentlessly charged into the lead in the fourth quarter after playing from behind the majority of the game. RB Isaac Redman capped a 14-point fourth quarter for the Steelers with the game-winning touchdown with four minutes remaining to give Pittsburgh its third consecutive win.
Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts
Luck breaks rookie passing record: With his head coach Chuck Pagano in attendance for the first time since being diagnosed with leukemia, QB Andrew Luck directed the Indianapolis Colts to a 23-20 win over the Miami Dolphins. Luck threw for a rookie single-game passing record 433 yards. The win also put the Colts, who won just two games a season ago, in the thick of the AFC playoff chase.
