WATCH: Big Ben scores on pinball ricochet TD to pass Joe Montana
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good
In Eli Rogers' first quarter as an NFL receiver, he let a Ben Roethlisberger pass whizz past him and into the arms of Redskins defensive back Bashaud Breeland. He redeemed himself a quarter later, catching his first career touchdown to give the Steelers a 14-6 lead over the Redskins just before halftime Monday night.
This time, he was on the right end of a deflection. Give the assist to Sammie Coates and the Redskins defense.
How did they complete this TD?!?
— NFL (@NFL) September 13, 2016
Off Sammie Coates' hands...and straight to Eli Rogers.
That'll work. #PITvsWAShttps://t.co/8JStumeNLo
Here's another angle, taken from field level:
Once again...
— NFL (@NFL) September 13, 2016
HOW? #PITvsWASpic.twitter.com/EgcYFqAu7L
And that's how Rogers caught his first touchdown in the NFL. More importantly, that's how Roethlisberger passed Joe Montana for the 13th-most touchdown passes (274) in NFL history. To follow the game, click here for our CBSSports.com GameTracker.
















