The Cleveland Browns (2-8) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2) will play each other on “Thursday Night Football” to begin Week 12. The Steelers are on a five-game winning streak and are in first place in the AFC North. The Browns, meantime, are trying to play spoiler in what is perhaps the NFL’s most competitive division after losing two straight games.
Russell Wilson’s comeback
The season of Russell Wilson’s comeback is still going strong. Wilson suffered a calf injury at the start of the season, however has
When Russell Wilson was cleared by doctors from an offseason calf injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback dilemma came to a conclusion. Against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11, Justin Fields made his limited package debut and went back to being Wilson’s backup. It’s still unclear if this was the right decision, but each player has their own advantages and disadvantages.
The Steelers need long-term stability under center, something they have not had since the Ben Roethlisberger era. While Wilson’s ceiling is enticing, his inconsistency draws uncertainty. Fields is much younger, still developing and offers a spark with his athleticism.
Pittsburgh’s quarterback quandary will be most interesting to monitor early in the offseason, as both Wilson and Fields’ contracts expire at the beginning of the new NFL league year in March.
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Russell Wilson Grade: C+
The reason we require a minimum of 100 passes for these rankings is best illustrated by Russell Wilson. His fourth start caused him to fall down the standings as he finished 26th for the week, whereas a week ago he would have been among the top five. This season, Wilson has performed well when he can operate from a clean pocket, ranking eighth, but when he must execute plays under pressure, he ranks 28th. It seemed like a smart move to start Wilson over Fields before this week, but following the game against the Baltimore Ravens, that choice is no longer as clear