Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s performance paved the way for a comeback victory that eventually secured the division title in AFC North.
Week 16 served to host many pieces in the post-season puzzle NFL but, ironically, there weren’t a lot of elite individual performances on Sunday.
After they showed up Tom Brady, Alvin Kamara and others in the first four games of the day, it was kind of weird. However, we had several salvageable performances, including three players from the same team among the honorable mentions. Here’s what’s best for Sunday:
Two completely different halves characterized the victory smelter, into the Pittsburgh, Over 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 part of the wheel.
The defender started in the third quarter, threw three touchdown passes in the second half and put the final bow to his crown. AFC North.
Roethlisberger completed 34 of 49 pass attempts for 342 yards with all three touchdowns without interceptions, connecting to touchdown transports with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson and Eric Ebron. In the process, smelter became the only team in the league to have five players with at least five touchdown receptions in the year; Smith Schuster, Johnson, Apron, James Washington and the beginner Chase Claypool, evidence of how well the ovoid was distributed Roethlisberger by air, even in a season when ups and downs were clear.
For a change, there was no great running game to help the defender’s effort.
For PittsburghIt was essential to win, not only for the divisional championship – which claims to receive at least one post-season game – but to get out of the bad time the team was. smelter They came out of three consecutive losses after starting the year 11-0 and with the shadow of doubt about the legitimacy of the team as a competitor for Super Bowl.
Above all Roethlisberger came out of one of the worst games in a long time, in a loss Monday night at bengali.
Simply, smelter they needed a stellar exit from their leader and got it in Week 16, against a playoff caliber opponent.
Honorable mentions
In front of Adams, wide receiver, Packers. There were only 11 receptions for 142 meters and three touchdowns for Adams, on a snowy night in Lambeau Field which brings packers in the first place in sowing NFC after a resounding victory over Tennessee. The relationship with his defender seems telepathic and, at this moment, it is difficult to imagine a better connected duo right now.
AJ Dillon, Proofreader, Packers. The beginner of packers had his discovery match tonight in front of him Tennessee, shooting the ball 21 times for 124 meters with two touchdowns, with “Lambeau Leap“Included. There is no better feeling in the games in December and January NFL, than to know that you have a running game.
Michael Gallup, wide receiver, Dallas Cowboys. It does not give the consistency that Dallas considered when he was selected in the second round of the 2018 draft, but from time to time Gallup is discovered with an unexpected production. Today was one of those days, with six receptions for 121 meters and two touchdowns in the bats from Cowboys Eagles in a critical divisional duel.
Randy Gregory, defensive wing, Cowboys. In recent years, the defense Dallas became the second – or third – chance house and Gregory he knows it well. This afternoon, however, that last chance he received Jerry Jones he paid dividends with a catch and a half exit and three forced fumbles. It might be too little, too late for Dallas this year, but beyond that, it could be a good sign for 2021.
Samaje Perine, runner, Cincinnati Bengals. bengali were a good part of the campaign without Joe Mixon, its titular broker and, in general, Young Bernard served as a substitute. Today was the show pillows. With 13 transports – its maximum total in the season – for 95 meters and two touchdowns in a hurry, plus four receptions for 41 meters, pillows it was essential to allow Cincinnati take one of those triumphs that serve to increase self-esteem for teams already eliminated.
Aaron Rodgers, covers, Packers. In my opinion, Rodgers blocked the prize of The most valuable player of the season tonight before Titans. During the twelfth victory of the year for Green golf, Rodgers threw the ball for 21 completions of 25 attempts for 231 yards with four touchdown passes and an interception as his only serious sin – a pass with a late throw in midfield that ended up in his hands Malcolm Butler. In addition, there was a headache that, at least, was not lost. A single misfortune in week 17 would, in my opinion, prevent the third JMV for Rodgers in his street.
Deshaun Watson, defender, Houston Texans. Speaking of eliminated teams, team defender Texans is one of the few reasons – along with the passionate discourse of JJ Watt– to feel good Houston after this day. The defender completed 24 of 33 passing attempts for 324 meters with three touchdowns, without interceptions, shining once again in a very boring season for Los Angeles. TexansHis sins of the day were two stuttering, one of them lost before Cincy.