Ben Roethlisberger offered an unusual explanation for Aaron Rodgers's first interception during the Steelers' loss to the Bengals. Rodgers threw four touchdowns and two interceptions in the 33-31 defeat.
The interception occurred before halftime when Rodgers attempted a deep pass intended for DK Metcalf. The pass was easily intercepted by Bengals defensive back Jordan Battle.
Roethlisberger suggested on his podcast that the Bengals' all-white uniforms, which he claimed "painted the middle of the field white," may have caused Rodgers to not see a safety who was camouflaged. He then added a jab at the Patriots, implying this situation was not about cheating.
Screenshots from fans indicated that while Rodgers might not have seen the safety pre-snap, he likely should have noticed him af... download the app to read more
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