Mason Rudolph’s night was perfect. Almost perfect, anyway. While all that matters is outcome, a huge Pittsburgh Steelers 34-11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals to keep their playoff hopes alive, Rudolph could’ve had a third long touchdown had he connected with WR Diontae Johnson in the second half. On at least two occasions after the game, Rudolph lamented missing the throw.
“I gotta get him that ball,” he told reporters postgame via the team’s YouTube channel. “A better ball there to ice the game on his slot fade.”
Up 31-11 early in the fourth quarter, the Steelers faced 3rd and 4 from their own 31.