This NFL season has provided no shortage of thrilling encounters and exciting showdowns, none more pronounced than between Pittsburgh and Baltimore in their historic rivalry. As regular season action draws to a close, Pittsburgh faces an uphill struggle as four consecutive losses for them plague them, while Baltimore boasts four wins leading into postseason play – spotlighting Russell Wilson and Lamar Jackson respectively, drawing praise both from fans as well as experts such as Ben Roethlisberger himself!
Roethlisberger defied expectations during his long stint with Pittsburgh by choosing not to place Russell Wilson at the top of his quarterback rankings, instead hailing Lamar Jackson as his standout QB of 2017. On his podcast ‘Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger,’ he explained his rankings were determined based on who performed best throughout the season while considering more factors than mere statistics alone.
Roethlisberger’s top seven quarterback list for the season excludes Wilson, sparking discussions about Wilson’s performance and decision-making, especially highlighted by a critical play against the Bengals in week 18. Wilson’s choice to scramble instead of going out of bounds was questioned by many, including Roethlisberger, who stressed the importance of strategic play and awareness of the game situation.
Is Justin Fields Poised to Replace Russell Wilson?
The focus then shifts to Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and the possibility of quarterback changes. With Russell Wilson’s inconsistent season performance and the team’s recent struggles, speculation grows around Justin Fields potentially stepping into a more prominent role. Tomlin expressed openness to utilizing Fields’s talents and exploring different strategies to secure wins, indicating a potential shift in quarterback dynamics within the team.
Fields has already proven himself with his performance at quarterback; posting an impressive 4-2 mark and impressive stats over just 10 games as starting QB for Tomlin’s Steelers in both started games he started and impressive stats totals over just that span. Pittsburgh seems willing to consider all options against an opponent such as Baltimore Ravens; ultimately their goal remains clear – winnin key postseason matches regardless of who takes charge at QB for them!
As Pittsburgh looks ahead to their next matchup against Lamar Jackson and company, Lamar Jackson’s postseason performance offers them hope. Although an MVP award winner himself, Jackson only managed a 4-4 record during playoff play this year; Pittsburgh hopes to exploit this weakness through either Wilson’s experience or Field’s emerging talent in order to advance further on their playoff journey.