The Cleveland Browns will travel to Pennsylvania to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. The Monday Night matchup is shaping up to be a great one. There is a lot on the line for both teams and their hopes at a postseason run, and this is most likely Ben Roethlisberger's last dance at Heinz Field.

Roethlisberger is closing in on his 18th season in the NFL, and it is likely to be his last. The veteran quarterback has all but confirmed that this is his final year in the league. Rumor has it that Big Ben asked former teammates and close family members to be in attendance Monday night.

Roethlisberger has won two Super Bowls with the Steelers and is a six-time time Pro Bowler. Certainly, his last home hurrah needs a worthy opponent, and Browns' quarterback Baker Mayfield knows his role quite well.

Ahead of the primetime game, Mayfield spoke about Roethlisberger, as well as his respect for what he has done for Pittsburgh.

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“Everything that he’s given to that franchise over the years, the success he’s had consistently for a very, very long time. I have nothing but respect for Ben.”

According to the Browns' quarterback, this is the perfect stage for Big Ben to take his final bow.

“With everything in our division, the situation at hand for both teams right now, regardless of Ben’s situation, I think it would be a great environment,” Mayfield said, per the Akron Beacon Journal.