Ben Roethlisberger says Kenny Pickett chants unfair to Mitch Trubisky in Steelers loss to Patriots

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Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger believes fans should cut Mitch Trubisky some slack after the crowd at Acrisure Stadium broke out in chants for rookie Kenny Pickett during Sunday’s 17-14 loss to the New England Patriots.

In the latest episode of his podcast "Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger," the two-time Super Bowl champion admitted Trubisky didn’t play some of his best football but added that Sunday’s loss wasn’t entirely on his shoulders. 

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore sacks Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky at Acrisure Stadium, Sept. 18, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

"They started chanting ‘Kenny’ [and] I just don't think it's fair that it happened to Mitch today because I wouldn't blame Mitch for the performance today. I don’t think he was bad – did he miss a couple throws? Yes, every quarterback does. I just saw Aaron Rodgers miss a throw and he's one of the greatest to ever play. It's going to happen sometimes."

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He continued: "Did he play his best game? No. Did he play his worst game? I don’t think so. I don't think that he deserved the fans getting on him today, because sometimes you're playing within the system. And I'm not trying to say that it's on Matt Canada, either." 

Trubisky threw 168 passing yards for just one touchdown and an interception, but he was sacked three times. Pittsburgh managed just 243 yards of total offense.

Mitch Trubisky of the Pittsburgh Steelers threw 168 passing yards for one touchdown and an interception, but was sacked three times