Maurkice Pouncey was honored by the Pro Football Writers of America, selected to the 2018 PFWA All-AFC team at center for the second-straight year.

Pouncey has been the centerpiece of the Steelers offensive line that is considered the best in the NFL by many, including those they face.

"They do a good job using their hands," said Patriots Coach Bill Belichick. "They do a really good job of keeping the blockers away from their body, protecting inside out. (Ben) Roethlisberger does a good job of staying in the pocket, stepping up. Sometimes they get peppered back into him a little bit. They hold their ground and Ben throws it right over them. It is a very good group inside. Those are probably as good an inside group of players there is in the league."

Pouncey was previously selected as a second-team Associated Press All-Pro, the only Steelers' player to make either first or second team on the coveted list.