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Mike Tomlin hilariously outsmarted Aaron Rodgers in Week 7

Mike Tomlin showcased high-level coaching on one specific play that got the better of Aaron Rodgers in comedic fashion.

What was supposed to be a wonderful reunion for Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams turned sour as the Pittsburgh Steelers pulled the welcome mat out from under the pair in Week 7. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin did not make things any easier on the veteran quarterback as he showcased some high-level coaching late in the contest.

Midway through the fourth quarter, with Pittsburgh having all but slammed the door on a potential New York Jets comeback, Rodgers tried to pull a sneaky veteran move on fourth down with four yards to go, attempting to catch the Steelers defense with too many men on the field. The subsequent penalty on Pittsburgh would have allowed the Jets to not only automatically get the first down but continue their efforts in scoring. However, Tomlin proved to Rodgers that there are levels to this game. 

Tomlin’s smile paints the satisfying, symbolic picture of what many Steelers fans heard from doubters and naysayers surrounding the team leading into Week 7, and how good it felt for the team to silence the critics.

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Steelers fans react to AFC North rival’s dominant Week 7 victory

The Steelers and Ravens remain tied for the top spot in the divisional race, but fans need reassurance as Baltimore steamrolled Tampa Bay.

Oh, what a difference a day makes. Steelers fans’ feelings of excitement on Sunday night quickly turned to anxiety after watching Pittsburgh’s AFC North rival, the Baltimore Ravens, bring the hammer down on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. 

The ‘Steel City’ started off the season with an impressive 3-0 record, while the Ravens struggled early with a 0-2 record. However, both teams have had extremely different paths to success since. Baltimore was able to win five consecutive contests, while the Steelers have gone 3-2 in their last five games. 

Both AFC North powerhouses are tied for first place in the division, with the Ravens holding the tiebreaker after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5. 

Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry steamrolled the Buccaneers in Week 7, with both players combining for over 500 yards of Ravens’ offense. This may be one of the most frightening Ravens teams of the past decade, and the Steelers may have their hands full in the race for the divisional title. Here are some of the best fan reactions to Baltimore and Pittsburgh’s race to the top. 

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QB Russell Wilson broke an almost 70-year-old Steelers’ debut record

In his seasonal debut in Week 7, Russell Wilson broke a Steelers’ passing record that has been held for almost 70 years.

Russ cooked the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football, and no, I’m not talking about Russell Wilson’s signature ‘Dangerwich.’

After the controversial decision to bench the 4-2 Justin Fields, coming off a fantastic offensive showing in Week 6, Head Coach Mike Tomlin was definitely in the hot seat heading into Week 7. However, Tomlin’s intuition proved correct, and Wilson shocked the NFL world.

Wilson not only showed an impressive ability to finish drives with touchdowns, but he also broke a Steelers record in his debut. The previous record for most passing yards by a Steelers quarterback was held by Earl Morrall, set all the way back in 1957 with 249 yards. Wilson’s 264 passing yards officially stamped Mr. Unlimited’s name into the Steelers’ history books.

If Russ didn’t silence doubters after tearing through an elite Jets defense, nothing will. Wilson will look to keep this momentum going as his team hosts the New York Giants next week on Monday Night Football, on October 28th at 8:15 PM EST.

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Steelers beat Davante Adams in back-to-back weeks

It might be safe to say Davante Adams is sick of Pittsburgh. The ‘Steel City’ has beat down his team not once, but twice in two weeks.

In hilarious fashion, the Pittsburgh Steelers have now defeated WR Davante Adams’ teams in back-to-back weeks. The former Raiders wide receiver has had to watch the Steelers score 30-plus points en route to his defeat in consecutive games, whether he was on the bench in Week 6 or on the field in Week 7.

While Adams miraculously ‘healed’ from the hamstring injury that had kept him sidelined before his trade to New York, the veteran wide receiver was completely invisible on Sunday Night Football against the Steelers.

Ironically, Adams was also absent last week from the field in his former team’s loss to Pittsburgh in Las Vegas, but for all the wrong reasons.

Jokes aside, it was nice to see Adams reuniting with his former quarterback Aaron Rodgers. However, Adams realistically had a chance to be on a 5-2 team right now, but instead finds himself in a very familiar situation—on an uncompetitive team.

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Former Steelers’ RB has 3-word response to Pickens’ Week 7 performance

Former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell quickly took to social media to remind everyone just how great George Pickens will be under Russell Wilson.

Former Steelers All-Pro RB Le’Veon Bell made headlines this week as he and former Steelers All-Pro WR Antonio Brown attended Pittsburgh’s Week 7 Sunday Night Football game against the New York Jets.

In the buildup to the game, one of the key storylines surrounding the ‘Steel City’ was the controversial quarterback switch initiated by Head Coach Mike Tomlin. While some fans were confused and frustrated by the polarizing decision, Bell stated that Steelers WR George Pickens would look better than ever under the new starting quarterback, Russell Wilson.

After Pickens produced 111 yards and one touchdown on just 5 catches, Bell took to social media to give the Wilson and Steelers doubters a piece of his mind.

His response, while simple, speaks volumes to every Steelers doubter heading into Week 7. While many in the ‘Steel City’ will likely rescind their previous predictions about the team’s future, the new Steelers quarterback, Russell Wilson, would probably respond to doubters with the same three words as Bell: ‘I told you.’

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How valuable is QB Justin Fields on the trade market?

With Russell Wilson potentially the starting QB job for weeks to come, what would teams theoretically give up in a trade for Justin Fields?

Quarterbacks are extremely hard to come by in today’s game. Some franchises, like the Browns and Panthers, spend years rebuilding in hopes of finding the future of their organization. After Russell Wilson’s dominant Week 7 victory over the New York Jets, Justin Fields may be more valuable as a trade asset than as a backup QB.

Several teams are trying to compete without a reliable signal-caller in 2024, and if their were teams interested in acquiring Fields, what would a trade look like?

The Steelers gave up a conditional sixth-rounder to acquire Fields, but he has performed well so far this season, and the team could demand a conditional second- or third-round pick in 2024.

As the team is in ‘win-now mode’, if Pittsburgh traded Fields away, it’s more likely they would do so to acquire a talented receiver, such as DeAndre Hopkins, Jerry Jeudy, Diontae Johnson, or Jakobi Meyers.

Could Pittsburgh trade away their potential future signal-caller in hopes of winning a Super Bowl this season? Only time will tell as the November 5th trade deadline draws nearer.

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Sorry Justin Fields, this is Russell Wilson’s team now

After leading the Steelers to score 37 points in Week 7, QB Russell Wilson has more than earned his starting position moving forward.

Much to the chagrin of Steelers fans, Mike Tomlin appears to have made the right call with the quarterback change in Week 7. A Russell Wilson-led Steelers team scored 31 unanswered points to close out the game, finishing with 37 points overall in the contest. 

Fans argued that it should be impossible to bench QB Justin Fields, who led the team to a 4-2 record, in favor of a returning Wilson.  Fields had helped lift the ‘Steel City’ to a win in Las Vegas last week, and his offense scored 32 points overall.  It seemed ludicrous to bench the young athletic quarterback.

However, it was clear to fans in attendance and those of us watching the nationally televised Sunday Night Football game around the world, Wilson is the best option moving forward. The veteran still boasts one of the best deep balls in the league, and his decision-making was flawless in the Steelers’ Week 7 victory. 

Wilson’s final stat line: 16-29, 264 passing yards, 3 total TDs

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Jets’ guard headed to hospital after hit from Steelers’ LB

Jets’ offensive guard Xavier Newman took a scary hit from linebacker Patrick Queen in Week 7’s contest on Sunday Night Football. He was stretchered off the field and is being taken to the hospital.

Fans of both the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets held their breath when Jets offensive guard Xavier Newman lay motionless following a hit by linebacker Patrick Queen. The hit occurred during a runback after cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr.’s second interception of the night, as Queen aimed to clear a path for his teammate. 

Initially, the hit appeared to be a routine blocking assignment, but things quickly took a turn for the worse when Newman remained motionless on the field and was eventually carted off on a stretcher. 

According to reports, he was able to squeeze the athletic trainer’s hand and had movement in his limbs, providing a small relief after the terrifying incident. Newman is a pivotal member of the New York Jets’ offensive line, but his long-term health is far more important than one football game.  Fans from both teams now hope and pray for Newman’s quick recovery. 

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Mike Tomlin on Week 7 first-half: ‘We can’t settle for field goals’

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a solid first-half performance, but struggled on several drives to score points. Tomlin touched on the issues.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are trailing the New York Jets 15-13 as the first-half of Week 7’s Sunday Night Football contest comes to an end.  There were a variety of plays to be optimistic about, however, there was some definite cause for concern as well.

Russell Wilson has had a solid first-half performance, throwing for 145 yards and one passing touchdown to WR George Pickens on Pittsburgh’s last drive of the half.  However, his accuracy leaves much to be desired—completing only 8 out of 17 passes.  Mike Tomlin was interviewed heading into half-time, and touched on some of the quarterback’s biggest plays, the offense’s inability to get first downs, and the overreliance on scoring points through Chris Boswell.

Tomlin stated to sideline reporter Melissa Stark that “We’re settling for fieldgoals and they’re scoring touchdowns.”

Can the Pittsburgh offense find its groove in the second-half under Russell Wilson?  Justin Fields eagerly watches from the sidelines in hopes of getting his chance to play in Week 7.

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