Just a week ago, Steelers fans inside Acrisure Stadium wanted Mike Tomlin gone. The chants were loud. The frustration was real. But on Sunday, everything flipped. The Steelers took down the Ravens 27-22, and Tomlin walked off the field, blowing a kiss straight at the camera. That moment felt personal. And right after the win over Baltimore, Terry Bradshaw dropped a comment that no one expected.

While breaking down the Black and Gold, Bradshaw admitted something surprising.

“I’ve never met Mike Tomlin, but I know one thing. He is an outstanding, phenomenal coach. And today, you deserve that win. And maybe that everybody will leave you alone and respect you for what you’ve accomplished in the great city to see.”

That line stunned the Steelers Nation. Bradshaw played 14 seasons for Pittsburgh. He won four Super Bowls with Chuck Noll leading the way. He became the face of the franchise and later a Hall of Famer. Meanwhile, Tomlin has coached the Steelers for 18 seasons. Two legends, but no real interaction. That alone makes Bradshaw’s statement feel stranger.

Meanwhile, the win over Baltimore meant more than bragging rights. The Steelers entered the matchup with a 63.1 percent chance of making the playoffs. A loss would’ve crushed that number to 16.8 percent. Instead, the win boosted hopes and pushed their playoff chances far higher than the 32 percent they carried into the weekend.

It also bumped Tomlin’s head-to-head record against Baltimore to 22-17. Not bad for a coach people wanted gone a week ago. Tomlin summed it up in one line.

“I just think we were in an aggressive posture all day,” Tomlin said. “That’s how we got out of bed this morning. That’s what’s required when you’re playing these guys in their venue.”

Even Aaron Rodgers and co. believe this win shuts down the noise.

Steeles’ players back up Mike Tomlin after the win

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Aaron Rodgers did not waste time when asked what the win meant after a week full of noise. Reporters pushed the topic, and he fired back with a grin.

“Means maybe you guys will shut the hell up for a week,” Rodgers said.

Rodgers completed 23 of 34 attempts for 284 yards with a passing touchdown and a rushing score.

But it was not just Rodgers defending Tomlin. DK Metcalf spoke with emotion and clarity.

“Coach T is a great leader for us, and he’s done nothing but take the bullets for us. Even when we’re high and when we’re low, he’s always come in every day, has been steady and stayed the same, always motivated us to always play our best ball, and that’s what he did last week.”

After that, Alex Highsmith added to the message. He praised Tomlin’s calm presence and consistency.

“I’m grateful for how calm he stayed throughout the process, ups and downs. He continues to come in and be the same coach that he is day in and day out… I love playing for him. I love playing for this team. We’re just going to keep fighting and keep stacking wins.”

Now, the win puts Pittsburgh back on top of the AFC North. Two more wins protect Tomlin’s no-losing-season streak. However, one slip brings the noise back. And everyone in the Black and Gold knows the margin is thin.