On the third play, Mason Rudolph found receiver Ke'Shawn Williams open in the back of the end zone, but Williams was unable to make the catch after the pass was tipped. The offense tied the score, though, on the next play as Rudolph hit Scotty Miller on a slant.

The Pittsburgh Steelers general manager, fresh off hailing the arrival of Aaron Rodgers, needed a minute.

“I mean, anybody who watched me practice over the years, you know, you like to try certain throws at certain times and anyone that’s watched me in a game knows I’ve been pretty stellar taking care of...