The performance of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger paved the way for a comeback victory that, in fact, secured the division title in the AFC North.
the week 16 served to accommodate many pieces in the post – season puzzle of the NFL but, ironically, there were not a large number of elite performances in individual terms, during the Sunday day.
After what they showed Tom Brady, Alvin Kamara and others in the first four games of the day, it was a little weird. However, we did have several salvageable performances, including three players from the same team among the honorable mentions. Here is the best of Sunday:
Two completely different halves characterized the victory of the Steelers, en 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 in the tombarella.
The quarterback lit up in the third quarter, threw three scoring passes in the second half, and put the finishing touches on the achievement of the crown of the AFC North.
Roethlisberger completed 34 of 49 passing attempts for 342 yards with the three touchdowns without interceptions, connecting on scoring submissions with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson i Eric Ebron. In the process, the Steelers they 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 has been distributed Roethlisberger by air, even in a season where the ups and downs have been clear.
For a change, there was no great ground play to aid the quarterback’s effort.
per Pittsburgh, It was critical to win, not only for the divisional championship – which ensures to receive at least one game of the postseason – but to get out of the bad time the team was. the Steelers came from three consecutive defeats after starting the year with a mark of 11-0, and with the shadow of doubt about the legitimacy of the team as a contender in the ‘ super Bowl.
Above all, Roethlisberger he came from one of his worst games in a long time, in a Monday night defeat to the Bengals.
Simply and simply, the Steelers they needed a stellar start from their leader, and they got it in Week 16, against a playoff-caliber rival.
honorable mentions
In front of Adams, open receiver, Packers. Nothing else were 11 receptions for 142 yards and 3 touchdowns for Adams, On a snowy night a Camp Lambeau which approaches the Packers in the first place in the sowing of the NFC after a convincing victory over Tennessee. The understanding with his quarterback seems telepathic, and right now it’s hard to imagine a better-connected duo right now.
AJ Dillon, Runner, Packers. The rookie of the Packers had his match uncovered this evening in front of Tennessee, Involving the ovoid 21 times for 124 yards with two touchdowns, with “Lambeau jump“Included. There is no better feeling in the December and January matches of the NFL, To know that you have a land game.
Michael Gallup, open receiver, Dallas Cowboys. It does not 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 it is uncovered with an unexpected production. Today was one of those days, with six receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns in the stomach that gave him the Jeans to the Eagles in a critical divisional duel.
Randy Gregory, defensive wing, Cowboys. In recent years, the defense of Dallas became the home of second – or third – opportunities, and Gregori he knows it well. This afternoon, however, this last opportunity he received from Jerry Jones he paid dividends, with a catch-and-a-half exit and three forced loose balls. It could be very little, very late for Dallas this year, but beyond that, it could be a good sign for 2021.
Samaje Perine, runner, Cincinnati Bengals. the Bengals have been a good portion of the campaign without Joe Mixon, Your titular broker, and in general, Bernard young has served as substitute. Today, it was the show of Perine. With 13 carries – its greater total of the campaign – by 95 yards and two terrestrial annotations, besides four receptions by 41 yards, Perine it was instrumental in allowing Cincinnati take one of those triumphs that serve to raise self-esteem for teams already eliminated.
Aaron Rodgers, quarterback, Packers. In my opinion, Rodgers made him locked out at the award of Most Valuable Player of the season tonight against the Titans. During the twelfth victory of the year by Green Bay, Rodgers threw the ovoid for 21 complete 25 attempts for 231 yards with four touchdown passes and an interception as his only serious sin: a pass thrown late to midfield that ended up in the hands of Malcolm Butler. Also, there was a lost ball that at least was not lost. Only one calamity in Week 17 would, in my opinion, prevent the third JMV per Rodgers in his career.
Deshaun Watson, quarterback, Houston Texans. Speaking of eliminated teams, the quarterback of the Jeans is one of the few reasons –along with the passionate speech of JJ Watt– to feel good about Houston after this day. The quarterback completed 24 of 33 passing attempts for 324 yards with three touchdowns, no interceptions, shining once again in a very opaque season of the Jeans, His sins of the day were two loose balls, one of them lost, in front Cincy.