In the AFC North showdown, the Steelers prevailed against the Ravens. Pittsburgh quarterback Rodgers had clear words after the game.
Baltimore – It was the top game in the AFC North. On Sunday evening, the Pittsburgh Steelers were away to the Baltimore Ravens and were able to secure first place in the division in a 27:22 thriller. The decisive scene only occurred as the clock expired, when Alex Highsmith decided for the Steelers in the last second with his sack against NFL superstar Lamar Jackson.
The Steelers had started the season strongly at 4-1 and were the clear favorites for the AFC North title in their division after the stumbling performances of the Ravens and Bengals. With five defeats from the next seven games, Mike Tomlin’s team put their starting position in serious jeopardy, and criticism of the team and the head coach became ever greater.
NFL superstar Aaron Rodgers defends head coach Mike Tomlin
Also Steelers legend and two-timer Super-Bowl-Winner Ben Roethlisberger commented that it was time for a fresh start and even speculated that Tomlin would become a coach at Penn State. After defeating the Ravens and solidifying first place, the Steelers’ new playmaker is strengthening, NFL-Icon Aaron Rodgers, the back of his coach.
When asked what significance the win had for the discussions surrounding Tomlin, the four-time NFL MVP with the Green Bay Packers replied: “Maybe it means you guys shut up for a week.” The quarterback sees the criticism of his head coach, who has been for over 18 years – Highest value of any head coach in US sports – ensures consistent success on the Steelers sideline, for hasty.
After the bitter 7:26 defeat against the Buffalo Bills the previous week, chants of “Fire Tomlin” could already be heard, and the team also clearly felt the fans’ opinions through boos. Quarterback superstar Rodgers also had a terrible day and commented on his team’s disastrous performance after the game.
Rodgers also gave a clear answer against the Ravens. The 2011 Super Bowl champion completed 23 of his 34 passes for 284 yards and underlined that he still has a lot to offer with his first rushing touchdown since leaving Green Bay. This means that the coaching question should also be paused in Pittsburgh, at least until next weekend. (seb)
