The Surprising Number of Rookie Quarterbacks Who’ve Shocked the Super Bowl Spotlight
Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers (2004)
Roethlisberger helped a juggernaut Steelers team to a 15-1 record and the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Yet his first postseason proved a difficult one for Big Ben, completing only 57.4% of his passes for 407 yards, three touchdowns and five interceptions.
Three of his five picks came in the AFC championship game loss to the New England Patriots, whose opportunistic defensive performance inspired them to a third Super Bowl appearance â and ultimately a third Super Bowl title â in four seasons.
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