Following a commanding win over division rivals Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph didn’t simply land within the headlines for his near-perfect on-field efficiency.
In a heartfelt postgame interview, Rudolph prolonged his because of a better energy for his journey again to the highlight because the Steelers’ beginning QB.
Main his group to a decisive 34-11 victory at house in Week 16, Rudolph’s displaying was one for the historical past books.
Finishing 17 of 27 makes an attempt for a surprising 290 yards and two touchdowns, Rudolph demonstrated poise and precision that drove the Steelers towards reclaiming their season and playoff hopes.
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Pittsburgh dominated in all three sides. It began, although, with Rudolph, who on Saturday night time grew to become the primary Steelers quarterback since Ben Roethlisberger to throw for a minimum of 250 yards and two touchdowns in a recreation. Rudolph took possibilities early and sometimes, which was one of many causes for his and the offense’s success. An instance occurred late within the first half. As a substitute of sitting on a 21-0 lead, Rudolph hit Pickens deep for 44 yards that arrange a discipline aim, growing Pittsburgh’s lead at intermission.
It was additionally an awesome night time for Pickens, who went over 1,000 yards for the season after catching 4 passes for 195 yards. Pickens feasted off of one-on-one protection all night time.
Pittsburgh’s offense parlayed its protection’s three turnovers into 17 factors. Talking of the Steelers’ protection, the unit confused Browning by taking part in zone protection as a substitute of their ordinary man. The Steelers’ protection acquired strong efforts from linebackers (Rowe and inside linebacker Myles Jack) and from their stars in Peterson and out of doors linebackers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. Watt picked up his league-leading seventeenth sack, whereas Highsmith had a sack and a choose that arrange the sport’s closing factors on a Chris Boswell discipline aim.
In a second of non-public reflection amid the group’s win, Rudolph shared a heartfelt acknowledgment that went past the realm of soccer.
“I want to say I’m so thankful to my creator, Jesus Christ, for giving me the opportunity to play this game, carrying me through the dark times, and getting me back here for this special moment,” mentioned Rudolph.
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Good interview after recreation with Mason Rudolph as they’re taking part in Rudolph the Purple Nostril Reindeer for him and Nice LB Alex Highsmith! #Steelers pic.twitter.com/RNdpwcvUW2
— Connie Carberg (@ConnieScouts) December 24, 2023
On the post-game presser, Rudolph expressed his gratitude in direction of God, attributing the orchestration of occasions and the group’s spectacular efficiency to divine blessing.
I’m simply grateful to be again on the group this 12 months and to have a possibility to play a recreation. That’s all you possibly can ever ask for. I’m grateful to God for orchestrating it the way in which He did, and for blessing me and us with an awesome efficiency. It’s simply particular,” he mentioned.
“…Just so thankful to God for throwing me a bone and giving me an opportunity to play. And I got my family here and celebrating Christmas, so it’ll be a fun time,” he added.
His acknowledgment of religion isn’t new. Rudolph has persistently credited his Christian religion as a cornerstone of his private {and professional} life, saying in the past, “I passionately pursue Christ because I want to be a witness for Him and use this platform to impact our community.”
