Ben Roethlisberger's Last Game At Heinz Was More Emotional Than We Imagined | Pat McAfee Reacts

[@Hor7236]

The interception to let Big Ben kneel down to end his last game at Heinz Field.. incredible

[@ganon2352]

Totally scripted

[@theriotartist]

@@ganon2352 salty Browns fan lmao.

[@steelerfanmattt5150]

He threw it right to him if that’s your version of incredible .ok

[@bhdf5304]

@@steelerfanmattt5150 incredible that it happened num nut

[@ganon2352]

@@theriotartist No bro im a bears fan so i know all about the nfl being rigged

[@APTheis]

One of the best 'last games' I've ever seen. So much emotion last night.

[@mellemel5]

I completely agree. 💖🖤💛

[@Apophis392]

Steelers ain’t even my team, but I shed a tear when he went around to all the front row fans. It’s not uncommon for star QBs to switch teams; Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Joe Montana… but Big Ben stayed loyal to Pittsburg. Watching him give that finial moment of pure love to the fans at Heinz Felid was an unspeakable beauty that only NFL fans could really understand the weight of.

[@mrmitchell9142]

Add the “H “ to Pittsburgh buddy. 👍🏿

[@bigballerj1911]

You can’t really throw peyton Manning in that lot though.

[@shane5603]

@@bigballerj1911 it's a different scenario because Indy didn't want him anymore, but he does still qualify as a star QB that switched teams

[@Apophis392]

@@bigballerj1911 why? He was a star when he won a Super Bowl in Indianapolis, then got booted off to Denver when he injured his neck.

[@timothy8484]

All those qbs outside of farve were dumped by their teams 😂

[@RonBurgundy412]

This was a moment I will never forget. The atmosphere was amazing and I couldn’t have asked for a better way for Ben to go out. I’ve never seen so many grown men cry but it’s the end of a legendary career. I doubt we’ll ever see another player send his entire 18 year career. Salute to you 7, we appreciate all you have done.

[@emmanuelzanders1746]

I should’ve went , but chickened out because of the weather and that I had a cold

[@blitzzzburgh77]

*Ben Roethlisberger there have been MANY TIMES that you have showed US as Steelers Fans your HEART but for me it was vs the Browns in December 2011. When I saw the leg injury at the end of the second half where it looked SO BAD almost to the point of a season or career ending injury I was crushed!!! But then I saw you come back on the field ready to play after halftime I cried like a baby & INSTANTLY KNEW that you were one of the GREATEST Steeler's QB's in HISTORY to EVER put on a Steelers Uniform PERIOD!!! Thank You Ben for giving US as Steelers Fans some of the GREATEST Years of OUR lives watching and cheering for YOU and the BLACK & GOLD!!! Steelers Nation 4 Life!!! We Bleed Black & Gold!!!*

[@nick56677]

I remember that game like it was yesterday. It was also the last game where they wore the yellow helmet/silver pants throwbacks(my favorites. Btw) the game was 7-3 all the way until Ben limped back in with 3 minutes or so left in the game, Ben hits AB on a back shoulder fade on a go route, and AB takes it the distance for the clincher

[@stackonez7182]

I remember that game so vividly. I was at a bar in Times Square that was also the game James Harrison took out Colt McCoy!!! So many great memories with ben

[@derekstark6106]

Not necessarily a Big Ben fan but it was fun watching him sling it for almost 2 decades. Also loved his loyalty to Pittsburgh. 💯

[@vincehenriquez680]

Same here. That 2004 Draft class is still one of my all time favorites with Ben and Rivers and Manning. Big fan of all those guys .

[@Nater018]

Agreed

[@derekstark6106]

@@vincehenriquez680 all 3 HOF’ers?

[@joshjohnson4995]

I was quite curious your fandom level of Ben so thanks for clearing that up

[@derekstark6106]

@@joshjohnson4995 cool comment bro

[@violentblood1]

MUCH respect to Big Ben and the Steelers. It's gonna be a bittersweet game Sunday.

[@greenidguy9292]

Respect back at you from a life long Steelers fan.

[@mrmitchell9142]

Respect from a Pittsburgher. But there’s work to do. You know that well. Raven fan. Let’s get it on one last time for Ben!!!👊🏿

[@schizoposting]

can't wait to watch him beat you guys one last time

[@violentblood1]

@@mrmitchell9142 one last time! It's truly an end of an era.

[@violentblood1]

@@schizoposting Can't wait for the game lol. The game should really be flexed to Sunday Night

[@jakethreesixty]

Bens always been there growing up as a Steelers fan in the 2000's, I was 9 when he got drafted, I knew this day had to come eventually, but I was unprepared for how sad it made me. 😞

[@steelbltz]

Man I agree....To me besides the Superbowl, this night felt like a Football Family gathering, saying a final goodbye to a great friend...They played like a team on 🔥🟡🔴🔵MNF was PERFECT!🤟🏿

[@lukekelchner5471]

I’m a patriots fan so going into the game I couldn’t care less about it being bens last game. But by the end I was in my feet for that man. I just think so many times we see old legends go out with a sad little sputter, getting to see Ben get to go out with a bang was amazing!

[@beamerball666]

At the end of the day, he's still gonna go out missing the playoffs and losing his last 3 playoff games and without a post season win in 5 consecutive seasons. As much as I love Ben, that hurts and it's also why while I don't believe a thing that comes out of AB's mouth it does have a kernol of truth, there's one year left on his deal and who knows if that'll eat at him during the offseason and he'll pull a farve. I'd put those odds at less than 1% tho

[@Grimm5_5]

Thank you

[@x_MrYAYA_x]

@@beamerball666 this is Bens last year on his contract. If he were to come back Pittsburgh would have to give him a new contract.

[@beamerball666]

@@x_MrYAYA_x the 10 million of dead cap on spotrac was confusing the whole void years thing is what threw me off

[@robertsaul234]

His stat line on the night was historically bad though - 46 attempts for 123 passing yards. His team won that game for Ben.

[@L3HMANNN]

Reminded me of Jeter's send-off. I definitely teared up. This team means so much to me. It's just not about the game of football. To me it's more about the city. It's values. It's history. What it represents to me personally. Hours of watching football with my Dad. Knowing how much it means to him. Knowing he grew up watching in the 70's as a young boy in eastern PA. It's not just football for me. It's family. Damn. Going to miss you 7. But thank you so much for all your years of blood, sweat and tears. Can't wait till you take over the state of Ohio one last time ... This time in Canton. Thanks, big fella! ❤️

[@NoOneYaKnow666]

Well said man! I've been trying to explain to my ex gf why I was so emotional over this. She said she didnt understand because she's never really been attached to a football player. I said 'Im a Steelers fan. It's different.' That was as close as I came to being able to express what you so elegantly stated.

[@danielwoodard6223]

Was at the game with my Dad and brother same sort of feeling with the Steelers it’s more about family and watching Ben play all those games while watching the Steelers with my family. Best sporting event I’ve ever been to.

[@edwardfello6313]

Pat McAfee is a yinzer through and through. I grew up with up with him in Holiday Park, Plum Borough. Played poker with him once in our highschool years.

[@togglepro6474]

Dude, I was there and I watched grown men and women in tears all around me! It was crazy. I was choking up!

[@7Roeth]

It was the most emotional departure in sports I have personally ever witnessed, I think it is because he brought the Steelers back to relevance after the Terry Bradshaw drought, and then it is just a combination of the Steeler fans loving him and Ben returning that love. It mattered that Ben always acted as if he was proud and happy to be a Pittsburgh Steeler, he said it a lot through his whole career and the fans remember (I remembered) and appreciated that because then we feel like family in some way. We were in it together, He was not just some QB that was indifferent to the fans or the city. Those things matter.

[@TheMajor8478]

I feel you Steeler fans. I'm a Giants fan and watching Eli get his send-off was rough.

[@robbyrodriguez9984]

That 2004 draft class was mean

[@markusklingner7027]

@@robbyrodriguez9984 4-5 hof at least

[@usernotfound1852]

I think it’s NY culture

[@nickrizzo4635]

Who was that douche bag that ruined Eli’s streak? Always loved Eli

[@edschobs5204]

Obviously with the exception of Tom Brady’s draft class(since he has 7 himself) has there ever been a draft class that won more than 4 Super Bowls collectively? I know Philip rivers didn’t get one but man if he could have just been on a better managed team, I believe he’d have 1 or 2 himself!

[@colesneath4809]

That game was electric so glad i was able to see Ben in his last home game in Heinz field.

[@mileskrofcheck9519]

Felt so special to see this live loved it

[@austindavis5319]

It felt great seeing this game live in person was crazy

[@greenidguy9292]

I hear ya I was there freezing too, but so worth the cold.

[@TheTha411]

Ben is 2 years younger than I am. He gave my 20s a reason to care about Steeler football every season once he was drafted. To go from Tommy Maddox to a HoF was a blessing. Him combined with that defense had 3 SB appearances and 2 SB wins. Cant ask for much more than that as a fan. Ben thanks for the memories. Your play style fit the Steelers perfectly.

[@Beev808]

That was such a story book ending. As a Steelers fan, not gonna forget that fs.

[@soruyo210]

Eli, Rivers, and Big Ben. What a class

[@Dr650rob]

Let's go Ben to the hall of fame

[@ryanmfussner]

Dude so glad I watched that game and super happy for Ben. Not a Steelers game, but it was really really cool to see him go out at home on his terms, with the stadium chanting for him, with a win, with a knee to end it, then walking around the stadium, and then leaving with his kids. Holy crap it was AWESOME!

[@bossleprechaun4044]

NFL should really make a rule for these guys where they at-least have to be 20ft or more away from players after games. Watching him sit on that bench to take it what will now be his reality and seeing those dudes literally all around him gave me anxiety. Like that’s a huge moment in anyones life and to be completely surrounded by cameras from ever side just sucks man. Thanks Big Ben for being such a great QB for the Steelers for my literal entire life. 🤟

[@LukeA_55]

Yeah seriously they need to learn to back off. There were literally times where he could barely walk bc they were swarming him so bad. Like your cameras will get the same picture quality 10 yards away It's gonna be weird without Big Ben next year. I've been cheering for him and the Steelers my whole life

[@pounddog77]

I was 6 when Bradshaw retired. It was a long walk in the woods to find another franchise QB. It was a pleasure to watch Ben play the the last 18 years! Now, another long walk in the woods…

[@arewilliams398]

I was fan years bf Bradshaw. Will be fan no matter how long it takes. Diehard fan

[@dmeads5663]

Well they didn’t really try hard back then to get a franchise QB.

[@jdlewis7064]

Big Ben has given me so many great moments in my childhood and my whole adult life. For that I am forever grateful.

[@manwithamic2372]

Seeing Tone get emotional almost gets me emotional yet again, all I've know my football life is 7. And he gave every ounce of his football being to this team and this city and the game was honestly a storybook ending. THANK YEW 7

[@highdesertbiker]

I'm not a huge roethlisberger fan but I love Pittsburgh and that game was very emotional I really appreciate this show

[@danielcooper313]

My man...Thank you for all of it.

[@menaceondasticks7704]

Only Quarterback for the team I’ve watched my whole life super sad to see it come to an end hope SOMEHOW we can make it to the playoffs

[@bossleprechaun4044]

It’s still possible🤟 We would have to beat the Ravens, Colts would have to lose, and the Raiders or Chargers would have to win. Something like that.

[@jackaltwinky77]

@@bossleprechaun4044 win, colts lose, chargers/raiders not tied… because if the Steelers win, colts lose, and they tie, both chargers and raiders are in the playoffs

[@iels7346]

Man, I started watching football about 03-04ish, I would've been 8-9ish, this is the end of a whole generation, I saw the tail end of Farve, Prime Peyton Manning, Carson Palmer, Matt Hasselback, Michael Freaking Vick, Eli Manning, Donovan McNabb, Drew Brees, Kurt Warner and Philip Rivers. Brady and Rodgers and gonna be the only ones left... We're getting old boys!! Ladainian Tomlinson Julius Peppers Brian Urlacher Charles Tilman Ray Lewis Ed Reed Charles Woodson Troy Polomalu Larry Fitzgerald Steve Smith Fred Taylor Brandon Marshall Anquan Boldin T.O. Dwight Freeney Robert Mathis Jason Taylor Champ Bailey Brian Dawkins Kevin Williams Patrick Willis Joey Porter and his clone Terrell Suggs Asante Samuel Darell Revis I grew up on these players and miss watching them play.

[@willnelson220]

Ty law Lance Briggs Derrick Brooks Warren Sapp Takeo Spikes Darrell Revis Jared Allen Priest Holmes Jerome Bettis And everybody you just named. Absolute game wreckers. miss the 2000s

[@Backoutification]

Reading this almost made me tear up for some reason lol. I love the nfl bro

[@alexs.9903]

Wish the media didnt crowd him the whole time when he was doing a lap like that legit almost ruined the moment for me.

[@alexanderherrera4432]

Diggs getting emotional is amazing. THANK YEEWWWWW!

[@austinking8004]

Glad they called out the media swarming in too quickly. Give the guy a breath and let him celebrate with team and family. I felt like he held a lot back due to the immediate media response

[@dustinhughes1657]

Benjamin, You're our dude forever. Wish u could play forever

[@AK_Swavey]

Love the show and love big ben

[@dieselford9184]

As a life long Steelers fan I had to go and see Ben play before he hung it up. It was my first NFL game and it will hands down be the most memorable. He was my moms favorite player, we lost my mom when I was six. I’m 22 now and I cried like a baby at the end of the game and haven’t really stopped. The Big Ben dynasty is all I’ve ever known. Thank you Big Ben for 18 great seasons, for staying through thick and thin. QB1 forever.

[@minerva2558]

I'm not cryin' Diggs, you're fuckin' cryin'. That got me. I love this fuckin' show.

[@usmcyounggun6879]

It started to sink in a little when Ben ran out of the tunnel to start the game and I had tears in my eyes and then again after the game ended and he was saying his goodbyes to the fans. That game, especially the ending couldn’t have played out any better or more perfectly for Big Bens farewell.

[@alexnedds4558]

This was the only game that has ever left me teary eyed. Something about that game was just beautiful and the perfect way to cap an 18 year career of a true NFL great.

[@thomasbrady9864]

Couldn't agree more

[@Argos-xb8ek]

No better place for Big Ben to end his career than to end it playing the Ravens

[@ronaldfowler2317]

As a 51 year old man from WV,I've been a Steeler from 5 years old and Ben is my favorite player of all time and I cried like a baby at the end. Heartbroken

[@ShawnB..]

Watching Ben walk down the tunnel with his family last night.....WHOS CHOPPIN ONIONS?

[@Prison2Profit]

I don’t even like pit but I was emotional

[@the9red9one]

Never really cared about football till we moved to Pittsburgh when I was a kid (coming from the city without an indoor training facility). Ben was the QB when we moved. Both his super bowl wins were while we still lived there. I’ve been dedicated to this team ever since and it’s so hard and just weird to seeing him leave. Shed some tears while fielding a ton of texts from friends that have never known Pittsburgh, are hardly even football fans but all were proud of the burgh

[@XnoobsauceX]

i really wish they would have let him enjoy the moment....but nooo....gotta have 80 cameras shoved in Bens face....forcing emotion. It was disgusting. What has America come to....gotta see people at their most vulnerable. Let people enjoy their moments....

[@FAQBrooks]

I agree! I really don’t like this society feeling like they have to record or take pictures instead of just enjoying the moment! So many people have no idea how to act anymore!

[@trumphatesyou]

Technology has destroyed this 🌎

[@AdamsGoingGhost]

@@trumphatesyou the irony of you using an emoji to describe what technology has done to earth

[@mattgodwin1868]

Stadium was afc championship level electric last night

[@greenidguy9292]

It was, I was there

[@marknethercutt3381]

Another Pittsburgh Steeler great will be going to the NFL Hall Of Fame.

[@allannixon5113]

That would've been awesome if the bucs played in pittsburgh instead of at the jets, you would've had L bell in the game and had ab walk off in the middle of the game waiving to the crowd in pittsburgh

[@mevik3835]

The game was just grate ..im 50 and got to see a lot of grate players seeing big BEN SAYING GOOD BYE WAS ONE FOR THE BOOKS

[@martinmullins280]

Toughest QB to ever play the game!

[@jakemorse7232]

As a pennsylvania native ravens fan, ive spent the majority of my life watching the greatest rivalry in pro sports. Ben has battles us over and over again and has given me some of the best and worst moments of my life. It got emotional seeing him play at heinz field for what is potentially the last time. I wish our team was healthy so we can give him the send off he deserves

[@catlenker3581]

The game was emotional for me. Ben was drafted when I was about 4 years old. He's the only QB I remember when I was a kid. I've seen him play for 18 years through injury, highs, lows, and many more. I'm glad he came back this year for one more time. His jersey was my first for the 2006 Super Bowl. I did cry at the end of the game, but I'm so proud he got that he won at Heinz if this was his last game at home. Ben showed Pittsburgh, the Steelers organization, and the fans his heart and soul.

[@Amb252]

I'm going to miss Ben alot it's going to be hard to replace him but the memories as fans that we still have as of him being our quarterback will be with us as fans forever

[@mikek1712]

I was there and in good seats. Thank you Ben!

[@Christopher-hy5pu]

"He encapsulated the city for his entire career... on the field"

[@jaycutter5815]

Great win I’m from Pittsburgh and it was just great

[@tylermunday9069]

Ravens fan first and foremost but i definitely had to hear this guys last game. Can't not watch greatness one last time.

[@mandilynn24]

I bawled! I have been a fan better part of 10 years! It was so emotional!!!!

[@theriotartist]

I literally had to pace around the living room to keep the tearing up from real tears. That was one hell of a last stand in Heinz.

[@OGC558]

Damn I thought I was a big football fan but homie started tearing up discussing his Steelers...he got it lol

[@SBphd]

I see Big Ben around town and he is a class act.

[@NurseSue425]

Love your show Pat. You have a good Pittsburgh accent. I still do a little after 33 yrs here In Tampa Bay.

[@jnunyabizio5169]

Dahn tahn baby

[@treyweaver7834]

Being at Heinz Field for Bens last home game is something I will tell my kids and grandkids someday. Incredible night

[@mellemel5]

I Fu@# with ya'll content. Much continued success into 2022! 🙌🏼💯🙏🏼

[@jesusadriansanchez2453]

From Maddox to Roethlisberger it's been emotional

[@KlassiKemcee]

Thank You #7 🖤💛🖤💛

[@childofthecorn7244]

It was all perfect 💯🤟 The young bucks all showed up for Ben. Whata way to go out ☝️

[@Jr300reyes]

Respect for that man it's hard to see the OGs retire

[@39grilly]

im about to turn 23 ive been watching ben for as long as I can remember it was very emotional thank you 7

[@josephpavlic5836]

Thank you Ben

[@bmiliten]

Gotta get him on the show in the future

[@maurogiusti695]

Steelers are my team forever always loved the legends who've done black and gold. Ben belongs of course to that group of people (Green, Lambert, Harris, Bradshaw, Ham, Snell, Greenwood, Blier, Lloyd, Harrison, Bettis, Polamalu, etc.) But he is the one that not only made me proud for so many years to be a Steelers fan, but also made me fall in love with the city of Pittsburgh. I am italian and never be in Pittsburgh, but Ben made me feel to belong to that cultural mind set. I owe him eternal gratitude for all the moments of pure joy he has given to me. Will miss him a lot. By the way he never had a single loosing season, how many hof can sport this particular achievement?

[@smallben7744]

THANK YEW BEN

[@lostnemesis]

As nice as it would have been for him to have a bus type ending this was pretty good for him.

[@cattibingo]

Greatest women respecter of all time

[@demonicar]

Ben gave a whole new generation of Steeler fans the joy of being champions. Not once, but twice (and almost a third time). He was never the prettiest, but he was so damn good and such a blue collar guy. He will always be my all time favorite QB and I love the guy.

[@manwithamic2372]

That last game was the perfect representation of what big Ben was for this team for 18 years. Not always the prettiest but beautiful none the less

[@Tinman94]

Wasn’t the biggest Steelers fan but I definitely grew up watching Ben. Game won’t be the same without him.

[@aminaasara4611]

GET BEN ON THE DAMN SHOW ALREADYYY!! YOU HAVE HAD MIKE TOMLIN BUT YALL NEED THE GOAT HIMSELF BEN TODD ROETHLISBERGER!

[@kristinowens899]

I honestly can't imagine football without him. Half of my life cheering for him. It's gonna be hard to like whoever comes next. Steelers forever!!!!!

[@halfwaydowntheroad]

More emotional than expected because Big Ben's more of a legend than people think. He's a stud. He played in more Super Bowls than Eli, won as many, and played in more than Brees and Aaron combined. Just like Russell he started as a game-manager and turned into the franchise over time. What a legend. Too bad that Ben-Bell-Brown trio never got to the SB.

[@dalezegarelli5553]

Nice of you; giving Roethlisberger and pittsburgh such nice reviews. Ben brought a winning attitude; no doubt. Rookie season; he took Pittsburgh to a 16 game consecutive win streak. 3 superbowls (no.1 defense); 2 won. New England and tomlin losing his team; wrecked Ben's fate, later in career.

[@floydmills8963]

My dedication for Big Ben is "I Wanna Go Back" by Eddie Money! I'm a Bengals fan, and I'm happy he's retiring. But I gotta give my respect's to a great leader. Peace and love y'all 🤟

[@MeLoNHeAd00]

Ben brought his lunch pail and work boots to play . It showed in the true grit of how he played and nobody could extend a play like Big Ben.

[@Rocksroxs]

Ben deserved it all! It was an emotional game for me!

[@conmartys2749]

Shed a couple tears last night

[@RJ-qs6nm]

Imagine crying over a rapist

[@steelcitystoner]

@@RJ-qs6nm don’t be mad cause your mom wasn’t strong enough to get him off 😋😋

[@RJ-qs6nm]

@@steelcitystoner might have been funny in 2007, stop living in the past, and strong enough? Wtf does that even mean? Lmfao F

[@steelcitystoner]

@@RJ-qs6nm “wasn’t strong to get him off” as in she got 🍇d ? oh man, you’re so illiterate

[@CLTHIKER]

@@RJ-qs6nm it means your momma stays on her knees bruh

[@FalconRyan24]

Being at that game was another level. Cold as hell but yinzer nation came AHT for Ben 💛🖤

[@greenidguy9292]

I was there, it was electrifying…I left the stadium a little before 2am.

[@davidknizner3773]

Awesome!

[@comicfox9151]

This dude was just a kicker and we still listen to him

[@manimavuso]

me: town Yinzers: TAHN!!

[@drizzlybatgaming555]

Much respect for Big Ben even as a life long Patriots fan!!!

[@noDUALISM]

Pure class

[@meawesome429198]

I was there it was great and was my first nfl game ever

[@mrmitchell9142]

Imagine if we played the bucs yesterday! AB and Bell on field for the last home game. I think that would of made cry.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Ben Roethlisberger is the greatest Leader of Men in human history.

[@trumphatesyou]

Jesus isnt better?

[@mohnjarx7801]

I like Ben and all but this couldn't be further from the way it is. He's said a billion times that it's not his job to watch over how other guys represent themselves

[@steelcitystoner]

@@trumphatesyou well he’s fake so

[@dbix11]

lol ...no

[@hoobering2532]

i was 12 when he was drafted now I'm 30 and it is going to be surreal not seeing ben next year

[@virdinbarzey3805]

No real Steelers fan will ever forget last night...Legendary!

[@BernardGarcon]

Packed crowd to watch all-time women respecter, Ben Roethlisberger, close out a long career

[@JMaster9877]

That game felt just a great as winning the Superbowl