Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger paved the way for a comeback victory that ultimately secured the division title in the AFC North.
The Week 16 served to put many pieces in the post-season puzzle of the NFL but ironically, there were not many elite performances on an individual basis during the Sunday service.
After what they showed Tom Brady, Alvin Kamara and others in the first four games of the day, it was a bit strange. However, we had several achievements to save, including three players from the same team among the honorable mentions. Here’s the best of Sunday:
Two completely different halves marked the victory of the Steelers, in Pittsburgh, About the Indianapolis Colts. While the first two quarters were entirely for the visitors, the locals took control of the game after the break.
Roethlisberger it was the most important piece on the wheel.
The quarterback shot up in the third quarter, threw three touchdown passes in the second half, and took the final bow for his performance of AFC North.
Roethlisberger completed 34 of 49 pass attempts for 342 yards with all three touchdowns without interceptions, connecting to touchdown shipments with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson and Eric Ebron. In the process, Steelers they became the only five-player team in the league with at least five touchdown receptions in the year; Smith-Schuster, Johnson, Apron, James Washington and the novice Chase Claypool, evidence of how well it is egg-shaped Roethlisberger through the air, even in a season where the ups and downs were evident.
For a change, there wasn’t a great running game to support the quarterback’s effort.
In front of PittsburghIt was critical to win, not just for the division championship – which claims to host at least one post-season game – but also to get out of the bad moment the team found itself in. The Steelers They came 11-0 after three consecutive defeats after the start of the year, and with the shadow of a doubt about the team’s legitimacy as a contender. Super Bowl.
On top of everything Roethlisberger came off one of their worst games in a long time, in a Monday night loss against the Bengals.
Simple and simple, Steelers they needed a great exit from their leader, and they got it in week 16 against a playoff-caliber opponent.
Honorable Mentions
Davante Adams, Wide Receiver, Packers. There were only 11 receptions for 142 yards and three touchdowns for Adams, on a snowy evening Lambeau Field that brings the Packers to the first site in the sowing of the NFC after a resounding victory Tennessee. The bond with his quarterback seems telepathic and right now it’s hard to imagine a better connected duo.
AJ Dillon, Corredor, Packers. The rookie of Packers had his revealing game before tonight Tennessee, retrieving the ball 21 times during 124 yards with two touchdowns, with ‘Lambeau jumpedThere is no better feeling in the December and January games NFLthan knowing you have a running game.
Michael Gallup, Wide Receiver, Dallas Cowboys. It doesn’t provide the consistency that Dallas had in mind when he was selected in the second round of the 2018 Draft, but from time to time Gallup comes to light with an unexpected production. Today was one of those days, with six receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns in the rush Cowboys the Eagles in a critical division duel.
Randy Gregory, ala defensiva, Cowboys. In recent years, the defense of Dallas became home to second or third chances, and Gregory knows it well. This afternoon, however, he got that last chance Jerry Jones it paid dividends, with a catch and a half outing and three forced fumbles. It could be too little, too late Dallas this year, but after that it could be a good sign for 2021.
Samaje Perine, Corredor, Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have done much of the campaign without it Joe Mixon, are titular broker, and in general, Young Bernard has fulfilled the role of deputy. Today was the show of Perine. With 13 carries – his season-high total – for 95 yards and two hasty touchdowns, plus four receptions for 41 yards, Perine played an important role in making it possible Cincinnati take one of those wins that serve to boost the self-esteem of teams that have already been eliminated.
Aaron Rodgers, quarterback, Packers. In my opinion, Rodgers he closed the price of Most valuable player of the season tonight for the Titans. During the twelfth victory of the year before Green bay, Rodgers threw the ball for 21 completes of 25 tries for 231 yards with four touchdown passes and an interception as his only serious sin – a late throw pass to midfield that was in the hands of Malcolm Butler. In addition, there was a fumble that, at least, was not lost. Just one calamity at week 17 would, in my opinion, prevent the third JMV in front of Rodgers in his carrer.
Deshaun Watson, quarterback, Houston Texans. Speaking of eliminated teams, the quarterback of the Texans is one of the few reasons – along with the passionate speech of JJ Watt– to feel good about you Houston after this day. The quarterback completed 24 of 33 pass attempts for 324 yards with three touchdowns, no interceptions, and again starred in a very dull season for Los Angeles. TexansHis sins of the day were two fumbles, one of which was lost Cincy.