Russell Wilson turned back the clock during his first three games as the starting quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, he threw a mind-boggling interception on Sunday that was so bad it left Arthur Smith without words.
The first-year offensive coordinator could not believe his eyes. He delivered one of the funniest reactions of the entire season thus far!
Wilson actually played pretty well during the first three quarters of play against the Ravens. He completed 20 of his 31 pass attempts for 190 yards. Although his stats did not jump out off of the page, the 35-year-old took what he was given by one of the best defenses in the NFL and put his team in position for five field goals through 45 minutes. Pittsburgh took a 15-10 lead into the fourth quarter.
Baltimore began the final period of play with a three-and-out. Wilson turned right around and facilitated a nine-play, 63-yard drive mostly on the legs of Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren.
The Steelers were set up with 3rd-and-goal from the five-yard-line with an opportunity to score their first touchdown of the game. Their quarterback completely choked.
Wilson took the snap from the shotgun. He was instantly forced out of the pocket and made some magic with his feet. Unfortunately, his arm did not follow suit. Marlon Humphrey picked off a horrible pass in the end zone for a costly turnover.
MARLON HUMPHREY WITH THE PICK!!! pic.twitter.com/2vK7nqwCkY
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) November 17, 2024
Arthur Smith, who joined the organization during the offseason after a three-year run as head coach of the Falcons, was distraught. He could not believe Russell Wilson threw that ball.
Arthur Smith cannot believe it pic.twitter.com/KHaXnnTnUe
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) November 17, 2024
Smith’s reaction was identical to every single person watching that wasn’t rooting for the Ravens. It was one of the most astonishing interceptions of the season and it led to the funniest coaching moment of the entire year thus far.