The Pittsburgh Steelers have been quite the surprising football team during the 2024 NFL season. While many were ready to write head coach Mike Tomlin off, he’s quickly proved to be the winning coach he’s been in years past.
After posting a 10-7 record and making the playoffs last season, the club added two starting-level quarterbacks in the offseason. They brought in Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, who are in opposite situations.
Wilson was in need of reviving an illustrious career while Fields held franchise quarterback potential that wasn’t realized in Chicago.
Fields was the starter to begin the regular season, leading the team to a 4-2 record while Wilson was dealing with an injury. However, once the Super Bowl-winning veteran quarterback was healthy, he took over.
Wilson has since posted a 3-0 record and Pittsburgh has a 7-2 record while leading the AFC North. Currently on a four-game winning streak, the Steelers next take on an AFC North rival, the Baltimore Ravens.
Russell Wilson (3) warms up for a game against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium.
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The Ravens are 7-3 with a star-studded quarterback-running back duo of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. Wilson and the Steelers are up for a huge challenge, though the veteran Pittsburgh quarterback is ready for the matchup.
Wilson sent a message on social media before the rivalry contest this weekend.
“All in,” Wilson’s post read.
For Wilson, this win would be huge. He’s already proven his revival, but this win would prove he’s capable of taking this team to the next level.
On the other side of the matchup, Jackson is 1-3 as a starter against Pittsburgh. Wilson shining while the defense hounds the Ravens’ star quarterback will be key if the Steelers want to pick up a marquee victory.
The AFC North is incredibly loaded, and winning the division to earn a guaranteed playoff bid will be quite difficult, though very rewarding.
