The Steelers’ QB had a fumble and interception.
On multiple occasions in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 16 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens, it looked as if they could swing momentum heavily in their favor. The first came after the Steelers held Baltimore to a punt and had the chance to take the lead in the first half. Russell Wilson had a long scramble that saw him dive toward the end zone, but he fumbled and it was recovered by the Ravens. Down seven late in the game, Minkah Fitzpatrick had an interception that stalled a Ravens drive that looked like it was bound to end in a touchdown. Two plays later, Wilson threw a pick-six to Marlon Humphrey.
Wilson didn’t run from his mistakes, though, while speaking to the media afterwards.
“Yeah, just thought I had a chance to get in the end zone [on the scramble],” Wilson said. “I tried to cut back and just got hit and right before I hit the ground, the ball came out. It’s unacceptable, it can’t happen.”
Wilson added that he thought the Steelers responded well with a pair of touchdowns to even the score at 17, but that the late interception really hurt their chances of winning. He once again reiterated that the fumble and interception were plays that “I can’t let happen.”
The Steelers now have a quick turnaround as they’ll gear up to host the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas as they try to avoid a third straight loss.