Steelers' QB Decision Sparks Debate as Playoffs Loom

Mason Rudolph may start over Kenny Pickett in crucial game against Seahawks, despite Pickett's potential return from injury

Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin announced that Mason Rudolph is scheduled to start as quarterback in the upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks, but did not rule out the possibility of Kenny Pickett playing if he recovers from his ankle injury.
Rudolph's performance in the recent game against the Cincinnati Bengals, where he threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, has been praised by Tomlin and has increased his chances of starting in the next game.
Pickett, who was the 20th pick in the 2022 draft and was seen as the unchallenged heir to Ben Roethlisberger, has been sidelined for the Steelers’ last three matchups after having surgery on his right ankle.
The decision to potentially start Rudolph over a healthy Pickett has sparked debate, with some arguing that Pickett should not lose his job due to injury and others suggesting that Rudolph's recent performance makes him the better choice.
The Steelers are currently 8-7 and are in a must-win situation in their final two games if they want to secure a place in the playoffs.