A scary scene unfolded halfway through the third quarter Sunday afternoon at Heinz Field.
Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph appeared to lose consciousness following a frightening collision with Earl Thomas. There didn’t seem to be any malicious intent behind the Ravens safety’s hit, but the shot underneath Rudolph’s chin forced the 24-year-old to the turf, where he laid motionless for a few moments before being propped up with the assistance of Pittsburgh’s medical staff.
Fortunately for Rudolph, the cart was not needed as he exited the field. The second-year signal-caller also was able to deliver an encouraging message to his teammates, who noticeably were shaken up after he went down.
You can read Rudolph's lips telling teammates "I'm good."
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) October 6, 2019
Rudolph completed 13 of 20 passes for 131 yards with a touchdown against Baltimore prior to the injury. Undrafted rookie Devlin Hodges came on in relief.
