Mitch Trubisky failed to guide the Pittsburgh Steelers to a victory against the New England Patriots, and some questionable play calls towards the end compounded their struggles.
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Following this defeat, Pittsburgh’s record stands at 7-6, and their postseason prospects are diminishing. The previous week’s loss to the 2-10 Arizona Cardinals, along with this week’s defeat to the Patriots, both occurring at home, represent missed opportunities for the Steelers.
Mitch Trubisky
One play call in the fourth quarter epitomized Pittsburgh’s recent challenges. Despite mounting a comeback from a 21-10 halftime deficit, scoring a touchdown and a two-point conversion to narrow the gap to 21-18, the Steelers couldn’t capitalize on the momentum. With a chance to get within field goal range and tie the game at 21-21, they faced a critical 4th-and-2 situation with 2:01 left on the clock. A first down would have extended the drive beyond the two-minute warning, providing multiple options, such as a run, a screen, or even a sneak by Mitch Trubisky.
However, the coaching staff, led by Mike Tomlin, opted for a high-risk play, instructing Trubisky to launch the ball downfield. The result was an incomplete pass and a turnover on downs with 1:55 remaining. When the Steelers regained possession, only 15 seconds remained, and they had no timeouts.
The baffling decision sparked criticism on social media, with fans expressing their frustration.
Here are some responses on the social media platform:
Mitch Trubisky, though not considered elite, requires better play calls from his coaches to have any chance of leading the Steelers to a postseason spot. The Steelers, once 7-4, now face upcoming challenges against the Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks, and Baltimore Ravens—teams all vying for a playoff berth.
