No, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin didn’t want to face Joe Flacco again.
After their previous encounters, it’s clear that Tomlin preferred to avoid another matchup against the seasoned quarterback. Flacco’s experience and skill set posed challenges that made facing him less than ideal for the Steelers’ strategy moving forward.
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