Russell Wilson was making a great play. Until he wasn’t. Turning nothing into something, Wilson turned back the clock and showed his wheels on a first-half scramble nearing the Baltimore Ravens’ goal line. By play’s end, all he had done was turn the ball over.
Deciding to cut back and try to score instead of diving down or sliding, Wilson lost control of the ball as he was tackled by Ravens DB Ar’Darius Washington. Baltimore recovered, costing the Steelers a near guarantee to take the lead in a 7-7 game.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Wilson explained his thought process.