Ben Roethlisberger Talks About Steelers’ Fourth-and-1 Throw in Houston
In the wake of the Steelers’ tough loss to the Texans in Houston, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has spoken out about the controversial fourth-and-1 throw that ended the game. Roethlisberger said that he made the decision to throw the ball on his own, and that he takes full responsibility for the outcome.
“I wanted to give us a chance to win the game,” Roethlisberger said. “I thought we had a good play called, and I thought I could make the throw. But I didn’t make it, and that’s on me.”
The play in question
With the Steelers trailing 24-20 with just over two minutes remaining in the game, Roethlisberger dropped back to pass on fourth-and-1 from the Texans’ 32-yard line. He was pressured by Texans defensive end Whitney Mercilus and threw an errant pass that was intercepted by Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph.
The interception sealed the game for the Texans, and it was a tough blow for the Steelers, who had fought back from a 17-point deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter.
Roethlisberger’s decision-making
Roethlisberger has been criticized by some for his decision to throw the ball on fourth-and-1, but he defended his decision after the game.
“I thought we had a good play called,” Roethlisberger said. “I thought I could make the throw. But I didn’t make it, and that’s on me.”
Roethlisberger also said that he takes full responsibility for the outcome of the game.
“I’m the quarterback of this team,” Roethlisberger said. “I have to make plays, and I didn’t make them today. That’s on me.”
The Steelers’ season
The Steelers are now 1-2 on the season, and they face a tough test next week when they host the New England Patriots.
Roethlisberger said that the Steelers need to learn from their mistakes and move on.
“We have to watch the film and see what we did wrong,” Roethlisberger said. “We have to learn from our mistakes and move on. We have a big game next week against the Patriots, and we need to be ready.”
FAQ
Q: Why did Ben Roethlisberger throw the ball on fourth-and-1?
A: Roethlisberger said that he thought the Steelers had a good play called and that he could make the throw.
Q: Was it the right decision?
A: Roethlisberger has been criticized by some for his decision, but he defended it after the game.
Q: What’s next for the Steelers?
A: The Steelers host the New England Patriots next week.
Conclusion
The Steelers’ loss to the Texans was a tough one, but Roethlisberger said that the team needs to learn from their mistakes and move on.
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