Former Badger Russell Wilson led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a win over the Washington Commanders in his third start of the 2024 season on Sunday.
The former Badger threw for 195 yards and three touchdowns in the Steelers’ thrilling 28-27 victory. That performance follows his 278-yard, one-touchdown in his second game as a Steeler on Oct. 28.
For the third straight game, Wilson served as a game manager throughout the contest. Once more, he executed when it mattered most.
Needing a touchdown in the Steelers’ final scoring drive, Wilson received a snap on a third-down sequence at Washington’s 32-yard line. The Commanders sent the house, but the former Badger launched a fall-away bread-basket pass from the 40-yard line to wide receiver Mike Williams.
The former Jet snagged the pass and tumbled into the end zone to complete the 32-yard score.
FIRST TD AS A STEELER!!!!!!!!
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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 10, 2024
Through three games under center, Wilson has logged 737 passing yards, four passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Again, head coach Mike Tomlin’s risk in sidelining quarterback Justin Fields in favor of Wilson appears to be a stroke of genius for the Steelers.
Wilson will take the snaps for the fourth straight game when his squad squares off against the division rival Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 17.