In Tuesday’s “First Call,” Le’Veon Bell engages in some banter aimed at a current Steelers defensive back, while a former Pitt star expresses skepticism about the Steelers’ prospects in their upcoming game against Houston.
It seems Russell Wilson may have cost his team some funds as he prepares to leave. Additionally, Tyler Loop’s game-ending kick for the Baltimore Ravens has made a historical mark.
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Set in a Loop
This past Sunday, Tyler Loop’s missed field goal attempt was unlike anything previously witnessed in NFL history.
Loop’s unsuccessful 44-yard kick not only eliminated the Baltimore Ravens from playoff contention but also crowned the Pittsburgh Steelers as the AFC North champions.
According to OptaSTATS, this miss marked the first time a last-ditch, game-ending kick influenced the outcomes for both teams in such a significant way.
Tyler Loop might’ve missed the most important kick in regular season history ????
(via @OptaSTATS)
Since the attempt, Loop has attempted to manage the backlash gracefully, even as he has faced harsh remarks on social media. Following the game, Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard struggled to process the defeat.
Pro Bowl FB Patrick Ricard said: “It just hurts. I feel for the fans…. We always have a great group that I feel like we underperform with the talent that we have.”
The 26-24 loss concluded Baltimore’s season at 8-9, despite their earlier Super Bowl aspirations. The Steelers, finishing at 10-7, will host Houston for a playoff game on Monday night.
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Issues on the Exit
Former Steelers player Russell Wilson’s time in New York seems to come to an end after just one season. Still, the 37-year-old Giants quarterback expressed his desire to continue playing.
This comes despite having a lingering hamstring injury since early in the season.
Russell Wilson revealed he tore his hamstring before facing the Cowboys in Week 2, yet still performed well in the game.
Wilson stated, “I want to be able to do that again,” mentioning the injury had not been disclosed in the team’s injury report.
This lack of disclosure could lead to potential fines or an investigation by the league.
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Critiquing Jalen
Former Steeler Le’Veon Bell took a jab at Jalen Ramsey just as the team secured their win over Baltimore.
He commented, “just IMAGINE if Jalen Ramsey actually had ball skills. That would’ve been PICKED!!!,” referring to a crucial play that set up Loop’s missed field goal attempt.
ISAIAH LIKELY ON 4TH DOWN TO SAVE THE SEASON.
Bell’s remark seemed to reference a past rivalry with Ramsey, stemming from a playoff encounter years ago.
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Lacking Confidence
As for former Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy, he shows little confidence in the Steelers’ chances against the Houston Texans, stating, “I’m betting $50,000 against them this next game.”
The Texans are favored by over a field goal as they prepare for Monday night’s matchup.
However, McCoy should note that the Steelers have never lost a Monday night home game under Coach Mike Tomlin, a streak that dates back to 1991.
Additionally, the Texans have yet to win a road playoff game in their history.
