Winners and losers from the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-17 loss to the Detroit Lions in Saturday afternoon’s preseason finale.
WINNERS
First-Team Offense/QB Russell Wilson
Though it came against the Detroit Lions’ backups, the fact Pittsburgh moved the ball and put it in the end zone was encouraging after two lackluster outings. Russell Wilson made a money throw to George Pickens on 3rd and 11 to keep the opening drive alive, ending in a Cordarrelle Patterson touchdown with solid blocking on an inside run.
The fact Wilson only played one drive is indicative of his grip on the starting QB job.