Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson completed 16-of-29 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns in the Steelers’ 37-15, Week 7 win over the Jets, adding three yards and a touchdown on three carries.

The Pittsburgh offense looked understandably shaky for most of the first half until an interception by rookie Beanie Bishop gave them momentum just before the half. Wilson would lead the team down the field and into the end zone to bring the Steelers within two points heading into the break. That momentum carried into the second half as Pittsburgh hung 24 points on a battered New York defense. The Steelers’ offense looked much more fluid with Wilson under center, with the veteran quarterback giving the offense an element of downfield ability they had sorely been lacking during the first six weeks of the season. Wilson made multiple “touch” throws based on timing and ball placement, with alpha wide receiver George Pickens doing most of the heavy lifting. The Steelers surged to 5-2 ahead of a Week 8 matchup with the reeling Giants at home.