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Steelers vs Bengals: 3 Key Matchups to watch in week 12

By Jobe Morrison

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Auden Tate #19 of the Cincinnati Bengals is tackled by Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter during the game at Heinz Field on September 30, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Auden Tate #19 of the Cincinnati Bengals is tackled by Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter during the game at Heinz Field on September 30, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 14: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks off of the field after the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland defeated Pittsburgh 21-7. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 14: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks off of the field after the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland defeated Pittsburgh 21-7. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

Mason Rudolph vs. Himself

I miss Ben right now. I think we all do. Don’t take greatness for granted.

Now let’s just get to reality: Mason is our guy right now.

My fellow contributor James Kelly and I are big fans of the Duck Man. I love the hype, and he loves the overall picture.

Regardless of how we and the fans feel, Tomlin made it clear Rudolph is the guy right now. So what must Mason do to get on track/rhythm?

I felt like last week was a much-needed experience. It was a “crap happens” game. He played a bad game. It happens. Now it’s time to quit playing scared ball. It’s time for the entire offense to quit playing scared ball.

Ben doesn’t live in his fears, and neither did Duck. Whether the knock out caused by Earl Thomas caused this digression or not–it doesn’t matter.

The offense had no choice but to open up, and we saw Mason get terrorized all night. He eventually had to make choices and get rid of the ball, be it good decisions or bad.

Now is the time for Mason to realize it was a bad game, but it’s time to quit living in your fears.

Now is the time for Randy Fichtner to realize it was a bad game, but it’s time to quit living in your fears.

Cut it loose, let it rip, and let it fly.

If Mason can’t take this learning experience and play with more confidence, then he won’t be the future as many have spoken about him being.

It is time.

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The Steelers travel in Cincy to take on the winless Bengals in Paul Brown Stadium. Tune back into Stillcurtain.com for all of the latest news, analysis, and more.

Here we go, Steelers!

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