Aaron Rodgers isn’t exactly thrilled with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 21-14 victory over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, which put them back on the winning list.
The Steelers were feeling good after two long-sustained drives that gave them a 14-0 lead early in the first half. However, it was difficult to win after that.
Before receiving the ball in the fourth quarter, needing a score, Pittsburgh would go interception, punt, punt, and punt on their next four drives. Rodgers then guided a 13-play, 67-yard touchdown drive that proved to be the game-winning drive.
And for No. 8, there were many plays missed on the field even though the offense delivered when it needed to in a pivotal situation.
That’s what we’re meant to do,” stated Rodgers. We’re not in those scenarios, 14 nothing, and we’re feeling pretty damn good about ourselves because we have to make those plays. Two drives, two touchdowns, and a strong start for the third consecutive week have not yet put us ahead by two scores. However, we kind of lost our rhythm since I didn’t play very well.
We didn’t make them pay when we had chances, and we had too many penalties and negative yardage plays.
At last, the Steelers’ defense appears.
The defense finally showed its mettle by giving up just 14 points to the Patriots after giving up more than 30 points in both games this season.
It was the epitome of “bent but not broken,” as the defense held its composure and let Rodgers and the offense hammer the final nail in the coffin late in the fourth quarter, even though the Patriots ran 22 more plays and had the ball for over seven longer minutes.
Additionally, the defense sacked Drake Maye five times, so perhaps, just possibly, the renowned Steelers defense is starting to show some life after three weeks.
