Zach BacharContributor IDecember 22, 2024
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson took duty for a set of turnovers throughout a 34-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, beginning with a second-quarter fumble.
“It’s inappropriate,” Wilson stated, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. “It can’t occur.”
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The veteran signal-caller likewise detailed the procedure that resulted in an interception that was returned for a goal near the start of the 4th quarter.
“I believe that absolutely altered the video game when they got that interception,” Wilson stated. “I believed the defense did an excellent task of getting the ball back, and I was attempting to toss it to [MyCole Pruitt] in his front number. I seemed like the ball simply remained inside sadly and they made a play.”
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Both turnovers were pricey, as the fumble took place throughout a 19-yard scramble that would have put the ball at Baltimore’s four-yard line. With ball game connected 7-7 at the time, Pittsburgh likely would have ended up the drive with a lead if Wilson didn’t lose the ball.
The Steelers were still able to equal their AFC North competitors, as both groups reached 17 points in the 3rd quarter.
While the Ravens put themselves support by 7 with a Mark Andrews goal, Pittsburgh seemed getting momentum after Minkah Fitzpatrick selected off Lamar Jackson at a loss zone.
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The enjoyment was short-term, as Wilson tossed the interception that was returned for a rating simply 2 plays later on.
Pittsburgh would not have the ability to get on the board once again before the contest ended, a frustrating outcome thinking about head coach Mike Tomlin’s group would have clinched an AFC North title with a win.
Wilson ended up 22-of-33 for 217 backyards and 2 goals to accompany the interception.
The 36-year-old has actually carried out very well considering that he was placed into the first-string offense in Week 7. Going into Saturday’s contest, he finished 64.7 percent of his tosses for 1,912 backyards and 13 goals while getting selected off 3 times.
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Pittsburgh still owns the leading area in the department regardless of being up to Baltimore, however Wilson will require to rapidly fix any problems with ball security in order for the Steelers to begin the playoffs at Acrisure Stadium.
