This is not what Steelers fans needed to see just days before their team is likely to play the final game in Ben Roethlisberger’s career. After defeating Cleveland on Jan. 3 to dash the Browns‘ playoff hopes and defeating the Ravens on Sunday to secure a playoff berth, Roethlisberger and the Steelers (9-7-1) have a tough matchup against the Chiefs.
Roethlisberger, who many believe will retire when the 2021 season is complete, had a concerning quote with reporters on Wednesday on Pittsburgh’s chances of making a playoff run heading into its wild-card matchup.
“We probably aren’t supposed to be here,” Roethlisberger said. “We probably are not a very good football team. Out of 14 teams that are in, we’re probably at number 14. We’re double-digit underdogs in the playoffs. So let’s just go plan and have fun and see what happens.
“…We’re probably 20-point underdogs and we’re going to No. 1 team… that’s won the AFC the last two years. Arguably the best team in football. We don’t have a chance so let’s just go in and have fun.”
One person who couldn’t believe what he said was Najee Harris. He took to his Instagram story and caleld out his own QB for what he said. He made sure to quickly delete it, but screenshots last forever.
Pittsburgh’s last playoff win came against Kansas City, when the Steelers defeated the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in the 2016 AFC Divisional round.
For Pittsburgh’s sake, the two teammates can talk this out and let it go so everybody is on one page come playoff time.
