It was supposed to be Landry Jones’ show.
Until it wasn’t. And then it was Ben Roethlisberger’s spotlight. He yet again who shined in it as he’s done so many times before.
But after the game, Roethlisberger deflected and heaped praise on the third year quarterback.
“He is, above the shoulders, as smart and as sharp a football player and quarterback as I’ve ever been around,” Roethlisberger told the media following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 30-9 win.
“I think it’s a credit to his hard work and dedicaiton, determination.