The Seattle Seahawks face high stakes this Sunday as they host the Pittsburgh Steelers on New Year’s Eve. Both teams enter the game with 8-7 records, and a loss could jeopardize their playoff aspirations. In a bold move, the Steelers have chosen to start third-string quarterback Mason Rudolph in this critical game.
Despite the circumstances, Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams is not overlooking Rudolph or the Steelers.
“He definitely stood out,” Williams remarked. “He led their offense effectively, and they scored a lot of points. They’re coming off a high right now, carrying significant momentum into this game. They’re a formidable team, and we should not underestimate them. This is the case every week in the league. It will undoubtedly be a test for our defense to contain their offense and set up opportunities for our own offense.”
Rudolph showcased his skills in the previous week’s 34-11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, throwing for 290 yards and two touchdowns to receiver George Pickens. Given the prevalent quarterback injuries across the league this season, defenses have frequently had to prepare for multiple signal-callers. The Seahawks appear poised to handle whatever Rudolph and the Steelers bring to the table.
The Steelers and Seahawks are scheduled to kick off at 1:05 p.m. PT on Sunday at Lumen Field.
