Russell Wilson had his third start of the 2024 NFL season against the Washington Commanders and he was on a tear to start this high-flying matchup. Northwest Stadium hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers, as Wilson tried to win his third game of the season against rookie sensation Jayden Daniels and a well-oiled Commanders squad.
The first half of the game saw Wilson deliver for the Steelers. He didn't throw for many yards but was extremely accurate when it came to finding teammates in the end zone. First, he connected with George Pickens to complete a spectacular touchdown play early in the first quarter.
Then again, at the start of the second quarter, he found Pat Freiermuth to regain the lead against the Commanders. Wilson finished the first half as the best Steelers player, despite only throwing for 48 yards and running for six rushing yards.
Russell Wilson stats tonight vs. Commanders
Russell Wilson wasn't spectacular but effective for the Steelers against the Commanders. A summary of his stats in Week 10 of the NFL season can be seen below.
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- Pass attempts: 28
- Pass completions: 14
- Passing yards: 195
- TDs: 2
- INTs: 1
- Sacks: 3-23
- QB Rating: 93.9
Russell Wilson had a solid first season, but he showed off his experience and talent in the second, although he only added a passing touchdown to his account. His 48 passing yards became 195 and while he was intercepted once and sacked two more times, the former Seattle Seahawks playmaker never lost confidence and pushed to get his team to the promised land.
After Najee Harris scored the team's third touchdown in the third quarter, Wilson had to work to get game-tying score in the fourth period. In a six-play, 46-yard drive, the Steelers once again found the end zone, this time with newly-acquired wide receiver Mike Williams putting on the cape and catching another deep
Russell Wilson pass to complete a spectacular play. Chris Boswell made the extra point to give the Steelers the 28-27 lead. The Commanders tried to get back to Pittsburgh, but they lost their final chance on downs. Wilson entered the game and kneeled twice to secure the Steelers' seventh win of the season.
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