In a bold move, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin took matters into his own hands and decided to start Russell Wilson against the New York Jets on Sunday night, much to the surprise of fans and analysts alike. The move paid off in a big way as the Steelers overcame a halftime deficit to dominate in the second half and secure a 37-15 victory. Wilson put on an impressive performance, completing 16 of 29 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for a touchdown of his own.
With this unexpected win, the question on everyone’s mind is whether Wilson will be given the nod for a second consecutive week. Prior to Sunday night’s game, many were hoping to see Justin Fields continue as the starting quarterback after leading the team to a solid 4-2 start. However, the boos that rained down on Wilson in the first half quickly turned to cheers as he led the team to victory.
Coach Tomlin addressed the media on Tuesday and, when asked about Wilson’s status for the upcoming game against the New York Giants, he remained somewhat cryptic but hinted at the decision ahead. “He’s scheduled to take first-team reps tomorrow and we’ll see where the week leads us,” Tomlin stated with a wide grin and a chuckle. It seems likely that Wilson will get the start for this week’s primetime matchup, based on Tomlin’s response.
The Steelers faithful may have had their doubts initially, but Wilson’s performance against the Jets has surely given them reason to believe in his abilities moving forward. As the team prepares to face off against the Giants, all eyes will be on Wilson to see if he can deliver another standout performance and solidify his place as the starting quarterback for the Steelers. The drama and excitement surrounding the quarterback position in Pittsburgh only adds to the intrigue of this already captivating NFL season.
