Ben Roethlisberger is 39 years old. He has taken a ton of punishment. He had reconstructive elbow surgery two years ago. As he struggled through what is very likely the final home game of his great Pittsburgh Steelers career, the physical challenges he faced were obvious and understandable. He's not the same player he was, but nobody expects him to be at his age.
Baker Mayfield is 26. He has taken some big hits and had injuries too, but he's supposed to be ascending. The former first overall draft pick is supposed to be grabbing the torch from Roethlisberger in the AFC North.