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‘That Woke Me Up:’ Russell Wilson Was Energized By Steelers Fans’ Boos

Russell Wilson’s Pittsburgh Steelers debut did not start off hot. He did lead them to a field goal on their first drive in Week 7, but things were not pretty for the rest of the first quarter. After a string of poor throws, the Acrisure Stadium crowd actually began to boo Wilson. However, it seems like that may have been just what he needed.

“We had a great first drive,” Wilson said Friday on The Rich Eisen Show. “The second, third, fourth drive, we struggled a little bit. I think I threw a ball.