Leading up to the Week 7 Sunday Night Football matchup against the New York Jets, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ passing game was having some issues, particularly from a play-action standpoint.
Justin Fields wasn’t operating all that well in that aspect of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s scheme, even with the Steelers running the ball relatively well early in the season.
Insert Russell Wilson.
Against the Jets in a blowout 37-15 win, Wilson cooked on play-action, leading to a big night from the offense. Wilson, according to Pro Football Focus, completed 10-of-13 passes off play-action for 163 yards and a touchdown, carving up the Jets.