Man, the Pittsburgh Steelers are sitting at 2-2 after four games, and let’s be real, that’s not exactly the start they wanted. This is Mike McCarthy’s first year as head coach, and Aaron Rodgers is only in his second year with the team, but they were atop the AFC North last season. Now they’re looking up at the Browns and Ravens, who are both 3-1. Next up is a crucial Week 5 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, who are also 2-2, and if you’re looking for a silver lining, it looks like Rodgers is ready to unleash one of his favorite weapons.
ESPN Just Called It: Darnell Washington Is Ready To Erupt
Forget what you *think* you know about the Steelers’ offense because ESPN is out here dropping some serious hints for Week 5. Brooke Pryor from ESPN predicts a huge day for tight end Darnell Washington. Think about it: a rainy forecast in the cards and the skill players racking up injuries? That’s a recipe for a tight end to go off, and Washington is no ordinary tight end. Rodgers clearly has a connection with him, and it’s getting noticed. We saw it in that loss to the Browns, where Washington got three straight red zone targets late in the fourth quarter. Rodgers trusts this guy in crunch time.
Rodgers’ Big Praise For His Big Target
Rodgers isn’t just targeting Washington; he’s practically singing his praises. “He’s a mountain of a man,” Rodgers said, according to Pryor. And honestly, you just gotta love that description. He also pointed out Washington’s “great catch radius” and how you “just kind of got to put it in his stratosphere, and he usually comes down with it.” That’s high praise from a future Hall of Famer. It’s a huge hint for what’s coming, especially considering Washington had 4 catches on 6 targets for 43 yards against these very Colts last season. He’s proven he can make an impact against them before.
So, here we are, Week 5. Both the Steelers and Colts are sitting at 2-2, both coming in with something to prove, a real chip on their shoulders. The AFC North race is already getting tight with the Browns and Ravens at 3-1. You know the Steelers need this win to avoid falling further behind. Keep your eyes peeled on Sunday for Darnell Washington; if Rodgers’ trust and ESPN’s prediction are right, the Colts are in for a long day trying to stop this mountain of a man.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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