When it comes to NFL shade, nobody does it better than former Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro players. So, when Russell Wilson’s playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens went from bad to worse, you better believe someone was waiting to pounce.
As Wilson’s on-field struggles hit cringey levels, a Steelers legend decided to drop the mic with a roast so brutal it almost hurt more than the Ravens’ defense.
Antonio Brown Trolls Russell Wilson With ‘Funeral’ Jab After Playoff Flop
Wilson’s playoff nightmare hit hard, and Antonio Brown came in hot with a savage one-liner: “A Funeral….” The former Steelers star wasted no time trolling Wilson after his rough outing against the Ravens, and honestly? It felt like the perfect dig for a QB whose game just flatlined.
A Funeral…. https://t.co/E8hJt9G0Va
— AB (@AB84) January 12, 2025
Wilson’s numbers this season — 16 touchdowns, five picks, and a 60% completion rate with a 75.7 (C) QB+ grade, 17th-best in the NFL — look OKish on paper, but the Ravens weren’t buying it. They picked apart his game and crushed the Steelers’ playoff hopes, leaving fans wondering if Russ has anything left in the tank.
And AB wasn’t the only one throwing shade. Mike Florio called out Wilson’s future too, saying, “If they lose, nobody’s going to hand him a starting job.”
The Steelers gambled on Wilson’s veteran savvy, hoping for postseason magic. Instead, they got a masterclass in “what could go wrong?”
Brown’s tweet hit home for a fanbase already on edge. They wanted Wilson to deliver, and instead, they got this. Now, with limited QB gigs in the NFL, Wilson’s at a crossroads. lf
one thing’s for sure, the comeback story fans were hoping for looks more like an ending.
Fans Back Russell Wilson’s Savage Roast
Fans rallied behind the savage takedown, fueling the fire with their own jabs.
One fan’s reaction summed up the meltdown perfectly: “Savage.”
That “funeral” line hit like a dagger, capturing the essence of Wilson’s rough day on-field. After all, Lamar Jackson (86.2, B, QB+ grade in Wild Card Round) practically dismantled the Steelers’ defense single-handedly, leaving fans to question everything.
Savage
— Nate Esparza (@Nate_Esparza) January 12, 2025
“Will Tomlin keep his job after this? This is looking like five losses in a row,” echoed the frustrations of a loyal base watching their team slide to five straight losses, including their postseason drop.
Will Tomlin keep his job after this? This is looking like five losses in a row. 🤦🏻♂️
— Colin Chapman – The Hypnosis is Amazing Show! (@ComedyHypno804) January 12, 2025
Another fan chimed in, “Yup, they don’t stand a chance.” The sentiment was unanimous — this wasn’t just a bad day. It was an identity crisis.
And Brown wasn’t spared from fan commentary either. One joked, “The Steelers should be like you and just go home by halftime.”
Another added, “This team needs someone like Antonio Brown.” For all his controversies, AB’s fiery passion is exactly what this struggling squad seems to lack.
In the end, the Ravens walked away with a dominant win, Wilson’s critics grew louder, and Brown secured yet another viral moment, proving once again that he knows how to hit where it hurts.