Fans of the Black and Gold are understandably disappointed with the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, as the team had momentum early in the contest. However, Steelers QB Russell Wilson’s fumble in the red zone marked the beginning of the end for the team’s hopes to clinch the division.
Speaking to reporters in the postgame press conference, Wilson’s costly fumble quickly became a focal point for the media. Asked to walk everyone through his decision not to slide, Wilson did not mince words about his game-changing mistake:
“I just thought we had a chance to go in the end zone. I tried to cut back and just got hit. I think right before I hit the ground, the ball came out. It’s unacceptable. It can’t happen.”
Wilson went on to explain his reasoning for the play, clarifying that his cut was made in hopes of setting up a block.
Russell Wilson decides not to slide going for the extra yards and ends up fumbling. Ravens recover.pic.twitter.com/mQIHRjC0ul
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Wilson will aim to rebound quickly, as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day—just four days after their Week 16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
