In this Thursday’s highly anticipated “Thursday Night Football” game, the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers will face off with struggling quarterbacks. What was once a premier quarterback battle between Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger has lost its shine, as injuries and poor play have left both teams with uncertainties in their quarterback situations.
The Patriots, who have not yet announced their starting quarterback for Week 14, are expected to start Bailey Zappe. Zappe started last week in the Patriots’ disheartening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and is now preparing to take the helm once again. Mac Jones, the Patriots’ usual starter, has faced struggles in recent games with inconsistent play and is also dealing with nagging injuries.
On the other side of the field, the Steelers will be without their starting quarterback Kenny Pickett, who suffered a high ankle sprain and underwent surgery as a result. Pickett’s absence will be felt as the team looks to stay in the playoff picture. In his place, Mitch Trubisky will step in and try to lead the Steelers to victory. To provide backup support, Mason Rudolph has been elevated to the active roster.
This matchup between the Patriots and Steelers, which was once expected to be a thrilling clash between two star quarterbacks, has now taken an unexpected turn due to injuries and subpar performances. Football fans will have to adjust their expectations as they watch struggling quarterbacks battle it out in this crucial game.
As the game approaches, both teams will be looking for redemption, hoping that their uncertain quarterback situations won’t hinder their chances of success. Only time will tell how this matchup unfolds and which team will come out on top.
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