NFL Fans Urged Russell Wilson to Slide After Steelers QB Took Massive Hit vs. Ravens

Steelers fans were urging Russell Wilson to slide after his costly fumble against the Ravens.

Ar'Darius Washington forces a fumble against Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh Steelers-Baltimore Ravens. / Screenshot via NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson coughed up the football after taking a massive hit from Baltimore Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington during the first half of Saturday's game.

Wilson, perhaps running a bit recklessly as he tried to make a big play, opted against sliding and ran straight into Washington, who did not hesitate to light him up with a devastating tackle.

Ar'Darius Washington jars the ball loose and the @Ravens take over 💥

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— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2024

Wilson got himself into open space with a nice run on second down, but rather than slide inside the 5-yard line, the veteran quarterback seemed determined to try to fight for six points. Washington took him down with a brutal hit to the midsection that saw the football pop free. Baltimore was able to recover the ball, making Wilson's decision to stay upright and absorb the hit from Washington even more costly.

Fans on social media weren't too thrilled with Wilson's decision-making, particularly for putting himself in harm's way like that, and they were pleading with the 36-year-old to get down and slide in those situations.

Russ, no. You just gotta slide man. Or dive, just go down. This was a great drive. #Steelers

— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) December 21, 2024

Russ, you gotta channel your baseball career and slide there.

— Schlasser (@UrinatingTree) December 21, 2024

Cmon Russ. Just slide brother. Dont be a super human. Please.

— Kevin Adams (@KevinAdams26) December 21, 2024

My initial reaction was for Russ to slide. But what are we doing here? Guy is trying his ass off to score. How can we complain about that.

— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) December 21, 2024

Slide, Russ. Slide. Costly red-zone turnover for a Steelers offense that probably can't afford such things right now.

— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) December 21, 2024

Russell Wilson takes it the 2 yard line and fumbles. Gotta slide Russ. Ravens take over…

— SteelerNation (@steelernation) December 21, 2024

Russ you gotta slide man

— Steven Haglund (@StevenIHaglund) December 21, 2024

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