Though there may not be much mutual respect from the fan bases of the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the Monday Night Football matchup between the two heated AFC North rivals at Heinz Field in what is very likely Ben Roethlisberger’s final home game in his illustrious Steelers’ career, there is mutual respect and admiration coming from the players.
After Roethlisberger stated to reporters that all signs point to this being his final home game in his 18-year career, that added more anticipation to Monday’s matchup in front of a national audience as the Steelers and Browns not only remain in the hunt for the AFC North division title, but a spot in the AFC playoffs as a Wild Card team as well.