Alex Smith: It’s time to shut down the doubters

The Steelers are one of the hotter teams in the NFL right now and currently riding an eight game win streak; including that demolishing game against the Miami Dolphins. It is the first time in a long time that the big three over there, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, running back Le’Veon Bell, and wide receiver Antonio Brown have all be healthy in the playoffs. Yes, Ben is “rumored” to have injured his foot, he was seen in a walking boot, but still he is playing some good football.

Bell, well what can you say, he is one of the greatest running backs in the NFL this season. In the week four game, he rushed for 144 yards on 18 carries which averages a staggering 8 yards per carry. Brown’s number of yards might not be impressive, 64 yards, but he did nab two scores against the Chiefs secondary.

The Chiefs did not have a good game and were trailing 22–0 by the time the first quarter was over. KC, who owned the turnover battle during some games, found themselves on the opposite side as they gave-away one interception, fumbled three times, and lost only one. It was a bad game all around for the eventual AFC West winning team.

Now is the time for Smith to shine. This game could be everything for the 32-year-old quarterback. It could even be the difference in a few more years in Kansas City, or the team moving on to a quarterback that can take them to the next level.