Ranking Ben Roethlisberger's top 5 moments with the Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger has officially announced his retirement from the Pittsburgh Steelers following the 2021 NFL season. He is a future Hall of Famer and one of the greatest quarterbacks in Steelers franchise history. After 18 seasons in the NFL, he had many great moments, but none were better than these five.
Best moments of Ben Roethlisberger's career
#5 - Throwing 6 touchdown passes in two consecutive games
NFL Record: Ben Roethlisberger is the first player to throw 12 TDs in a 2-game span. http://t.co/lCdCRh8Q3Y
Roethlisberger completed six touchdown passes in two consecutive games during the 2014 NFL season. He set a new record for most touchdown passes in any two-game span in NFL history, a record that still stands today. He recorded 862 passing yards and 12 touchdowns while leading the Steelers to consecutive victories over the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens.
#4 - The shoestring tackle that saved the Steelers season
15 years ago. One of the BIGGEST game saving tackles in #Steelers history Roethlisberger on Nick Harper. https://t.co/YWEuiiXsRN
In the 2005 AFC Divisional Playoffs, the Steelers were nearing a touchdown that would have basically clinched a victory. Instead, Jerome Bettis fumbled near the goal line, which was recovered by Nick Harper. It appeared he was going to return for a touchdown, but Roethlisberger saved the game, and the Steelers season, with a shoestring tackle. It was an iconic moment for Roethlisberger and the Steelers' championship run that season.