For the first time all season, after bringing in Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf, the Steelers finally found the deep ball. The two connected on seven passes for 148 yards against the Ravens, including multiple deep passes down the field. That’s part of what the Steelers envisioned when they brought in this pair—and what Metcalf has been waiting for.
“It was great. Felt great. When I saw Aaron load it up, I was like, ‘Here we go!’. And that was it”, Metcalf said after Sunday’s win, via the Steelers’ website. “That’s all I’ve been waiting for is opportunities down the field.