BALTIMORE -- Safety DeShon Elliott expressed his frustration following the Pittsburgh Steelers' 28-14 AFC wild card loss, marking another disappointing playoff exit for the team. Elliott highlighted the Steelers' troubling pattern of strong regular seasons followed by poor playoff performances, emphasizing the need for the team to figure out how to finish strong and improve their postseason results.
Coach Mike Tomlin reflected on the collective effort of the team throughout the season and the disappointing conclusion, while edge rusher T.J. Watt lamented the team's inability to stop the run, which was pivotal in their loss to the Ravens. The Steelers have now lost six of their last eight playoff appearances, raising significant concerns about their postseason strategies.