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Arthur Smith Regrets Failed 4th-Down Call Against Ravens

Arthur Smith is lockstep with Mike Tomlin in being aggressive. It’s why the Pittsburgh Steelers went for it on 4th and 1 in their territory in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. Smith just wishes he had made a better call for the moment.

Reflecting on the decision, Smith said he should’ve done something else. Like using QB Justin Fields to help move the chains.

“I did,” Smith said via a team-provided transcript when asked if he considered using Fields. “We’re getting in there and we were a little bit rushed. They spotted it.