The Pittsburgh Steelers staked their immediate future on Russell Wilson in 2024. While it didn’t cost them much—perhaps Kenny Pickett—they didn’t get what they needed. The team had many issues by the end of the season, but Wilson’s play down the stretch was certainly one of them.
Simply looking at the raw statistics won’t tell you the full story. The occasional well-timed moon ball could cover up for a lot of mediocre play. Everyone remembers Russell Wilson’s awful turnovers at inopportune moments, but he declined late in the season. And according to Brooke Pryor, it was more apparent on the practice field, especially entering the playoffs.