With Justin Fields in at quarterback, Arthur Smith and the Pittsburgh Steelers sought the kill shot on 3rd and 4. It didn’t work, but they don’t regret the process that brought them there. HC Mike Tomlin has already tried to defend the play.
Speaking to the media on Thursday, Smith offered his own explanation as to what led to the Steelers attempting a deep pass with their backup quarterback on 3rd and 4 as they nursed a one-point lead in the snow.
He explained that the Steelers were moving the ball, including in the snaps with Fields at quarterback.