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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf took blame for quarterback Aaron Rodgers overthrowing him on a potential touchdown during Week 10.<\/p>\n
While the\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0suffered a lopsided 25-10 loss to the\u00a0Los Angeles Chargers, quarterback\u00a0Aaron Rodgers\u00a0failed to take advantage of a few key opportunities early in the game that could have made the outcome very different. Most notably, Rodgers overthrew wide receiver\u00a0D.K. Metcalf\u00a0on a play that appeared to have a great chance of being a touchdown.<\/p>\n
But when asked about the play Wednesday, Metcalf accepted blame, saying it was his fault, not Rodgers\u2019s, for why the connection wasn\u2019t made.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had a corner post, and I saw Aaron [Rodgers] roll out to the left, so I kinda broke my route a little flatter than I should\u2019ve,\u201d Metcalf told reporters,\u00a0via Pittsburgh Sports Now\u2019s Brendan Howe. \u201cI should\u2019ve kept the route high.\u201d<\/p>\n
#Steelers\u00a0WR DK Metcalf shouldered the blame for being overthrown by Aaron Rodgers on a would-be touchdown against the\u00a0#Chargers\u00a0on Sunday night:<\/p>\n
\u201cI had a corner post and I saw Aaron roll out to the left, so I kinda broke my route a little flatter than I should\u2019ve. I should\u2019ve<\/p>\n
Metcalf could have had more yards on that one overthrow than he ended up having in the entire game. Had Metcalf caught Rodgers\u2019 pass on the third-and-5 attempt in the first quarter, he likely would have scored a 41-yard touchdown.<\/p>\n
\u201cMetcalf had at least three, maybe four yards, on Chargers cornerback\u00a0Elijah Molden,\u201d\u00a0Howe wrote. \u201cThe ball crashed out of reach near the 1-yard line, with the receiver in stride at the 4.\u201d<\/p>\n
Metcalf finished Sunday\u2019s contest with three catches for 35 yards.<\/p>\n
The misconnection with Metcalf on third-and-5 wasn\u2019t the only time Sunday night Rodgers delivered a high pass. So, during the game, it was pretty easy to blame the quarterback for the failed opportunity.<\/p>\n
In his postgame press conference, Rodgers didn\u2019t change the narrative that the missed touchdown was his fault.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of stuff wasn\u2019t working. We were bad on third down,\u201d Rodgers told reporters. \u201cI was just a little bit off. I missed DK [Metcalf] early and could\u2019ve been a big play.\u201d<\/p>\n
The miss to Metcalf was one of nine failed third-down conversion attempts for the Steelers in Week 10. Rodgers and company finished 2-for-11 on third down versus the Chargers.<\/p>\n
The Steelers need to showcase more third-down efficiency going forward. To improve in that area, Rodgers and Metcalf will have to display better chemistry than they did Sunday.<\/p>\n
But the positive news is both big personalities held themselves accountable for the miss in Week 10.<\/p>\n
The Steelers are asking a lot from Metcalf this year. The team had significant question marks at receiver entering 2025. Wideouts such as\u00a0Calvin Austin III\u00a0and\u00a0Roman Wilson\u00a0have done little to quiet the doubters.<\/p>\n
Without another receiver consistently getting opener, Metcalf is seeing a lot of double coverage.<\/p>\n
But he appears to be taking it in stride and not making excuses. As far as helping the Steelers receiver room, Metcalf is leading by example.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst off, I gotta continue to get open,\u201d\u00a0Metcalf told reporters Wednesday. \u201cI can\u2019t say anything if I\u2019m not doing my job first.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut then, I really don\u2019t say much to anybody in the receiver room unless they come to me with questions. \u2026 These players got here on their own, so they all have a special ability.\u201d<\/p>\n
Metcalf has\u00a032 catches, 502 receiving yards and five touchdowns this season. He has twice as many receiving yards as every other Steelers pass-catcher except\u00a0Pat Freiermuth, who has 260 receiving yards.<\/p>\n
But Metcalf is still only averaging 3.6 receptions and 55.8 receiving yards per game, both of which are career lows.<\/p>\n
In a bold and determined statement, Russell Wilson has made it clear that despite the struggles and setbacks of recent seasons, he\u2019s far from done in the NFL. “I\u2019ve been through ups and downs before, and I\u2019ve always come back stronger. This game doesn\u2019t define me, but I\u2019m not done yet. I\u2019m ready to prove I still have what it takes to win and lead a team to greatness. My journey\u2019s far from over,” Wilson said, echoing the resilience and fire that once made him one of the league\u2019s most celebrated quarterbacks.<\/p>\n
Wilson\u2019s career has seen incredible highs, including a Super Bowl victory with the Seattle Seahawks and multiple Pro Bowl appearances. However, the past few seasons have been a tough ride. After his trade to the Denver Broncos in 2022, Wilson has faced intense scrutiny over his performance and his ability to adapt to a new system. With questions swirling around his future in the NFL, Wilson\u2019s statement serves as a reminder that his hunger for success hasn\u2019t waned.<\/p>\n
The 2023 season has been particularly challenging for Wilson. Despite flashes of brilliance, the Broncos have struggled to find consistency, and with the team still rebuilding under new management, Wilson\u2019s role has been under the microscope. Yet, instead of letting the criticism get to him, Wilson is using it as motivation. “This game doesn\u2019t define me,” he said, emphasizing that his worth isn’t just tied to his performance on the field. For him, it\u2019s about leadership, perseverance, and the desire to prove to himself and others that he still has the ability to win and lead.<\/p>\n
Wilson\u2019s confidence and resilience are crucial as he navigates an uncertain future. The NFL is a league that moves quickly, and players who have been at the top can find themselves on the outs just as fast. However, Wilson has shown time and again that he thrives under pressure. His leadership and ability to bounce back from adversity are part of what makes him a unique force in the NFL.<\/p>\n
As the Broncos continue to look for their footing, all eyes will be on Wilson to see if he can indeed prove that his best days are still ahead of him. The road may be challenging, but Wilson\u2019s message is clear: he\u2019s not finished yet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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