It was a critical 4th-and-1 situation that’s converted nearly 70 percent of the time and is majority a run play. Instead, Matt Canada chose to put Kenny Pickett in shotgun and pass it. The result was a turnover on downs and an injured quarterback.
Steelers fans went to town on Canada, as they’re so good at doing.
Najee Harris is averaging 5.1 YPC in this game but Matt Canada decided to call a passing play on 4th and 1. pic.twitter.com/DaLAaYFUNM
— Billy Hartford (@BudDupreeFan) October 1, 2023
Leave Matt Canada in Houston. Don't even take him to the airport. Leave him at NRG Stadium.
— Josh Carney (@ByJoshCarney) October 1, 2023
Continuity with Matt Canada may have just gotten Kenny Pickett seriously injured.
4th & 1 in shotgun despite the Steelers running game working well in the 2nd half. One of many terrible play calls. Doesn't make any sense.
— Daniel Valente (@StatsGuyDaniel) October 1, 2023
I think all Steelers fans need to come together and agree that Matt Canada needs to be fired after this game.
He had a glimmer of hope last game but this is just embarrassing…
Like horribly embarrassing #Steelers
— PickensBurgh🫡 (Tino) (@PickensBurgh) October 1, 2023
Matt Canada should be fired ON THE SPOT for that 4th down call. Shotgun, and then you throw WITH NO PLAY ACTION, ON 4TH AND 1.
— Mike Frazer ✝️ (@MPFrazer) October 1, 2023
Matt Canada's horrendous play call on fourth-and-1 led to a Kenny Pickett knee injury … Just abysmal. #Steelers #NFL
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) October 1, 2023
Matt Canada's horrendous play call on fourth-and-1 led to a Kenny Pickett knee injury … Just abysmal. #Steelers #NFL
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) October 1, 2023
Like this if we should fire Matt Canada.
RUN IT WITH YOUR POWER BACK.
— Jared Kane (@JaredWKane) October 1, 2023
