6 hours Ago By Zach Bachar
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson took responsibility for a pair of turnovers during a 34-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, starting with a second-quarter fumble. "It's unacceptable," Wilson said, per ESPN's Brooke Pryor . "It can't happen.
" The veteran signal-caller also detailed the process that led to an interception that was returned for a touchdown near the start of the fourth quarter. "I think that definitely changed the game when they got that interception," Wilson said. "I thought the defense did a good job of getting the ball back, and I was trying to throw it to [MyCole Pruitt] in his front number.
I felt like the ball just stayed inside unfortunately and they made a play." Both turnovers were costly, as the fumble occurred during a 19-yard scramble that would have put the ball at Baltimore's four-yard line. With the score tied 7-7 at the time, Pittsburgh likely would have finished the drive with a lead if Wilson didn't lose the ball.
The Steelers were still able to keep pace with their AFC North rivals, as both teams reached 17 points in the third quarter. While the Ravens put themselves back up by seven with a Mark Andrews touchdown, Pittsburgh appeared to be gaining momentum after Minkah Fitzpatrick picked off Lamar Jackson in the red zone. The excitement was short-lived, as Wilson tossed the interception that was returned for a score just two plays later.
Pittsburgh wouldn't be able to get on the board again before the contest ended, a disappointing result considering head coach Mike Tomlin's team would have clinched an AFC North title with a win. Wilson finished 22-of-33 for 217 yards and two touchdowns to go along with the interception. The 36-year-old has performed admirably since he was inserted into the first-string offense in Week 7, though.
Entering Saturday's contest, he completed 64.7 percent of his throws for 1,912 yards and 13 touchdowns while getting picked off three times. Pittsburgh still owns the top spot in the division despite falling to Baltimore, but Wilson will need to quickly repair any issues with ball security in order for the Steelers to start the playoffs at Acrisure Stadium.
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