So far, so good for the Russell Wilson era in Pittsburgh.
Wilson rallied the Steelers for a 27-21 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday in a battle of division-leading teams. With the win, the Steelers improve to 7-2 and 3-0 since Wilson took over at quarterback.
Pittsburgh had to overcome multiple miscues including a dropped pass on a fake punt and a fumble at the goal line in the fourth quarter. But Wilson ensured that Pittsburgh would prevail with a late touchdown bomb to Mike Williams, who joined the team last week in a trade from the New York Jets.
With Washington leading, 27-21 and 2:27 remaining on the clock, Wilson looked deep to Williams on a sideline go-route on third-and-9. He lofted a perfect pass under pressure that Williams corralled in the end zone for the go-ahead score.
The touchdown was Williams’ first of the season in his first game in a Steelers uniform.
Washington had a chance to counter. But its ensuring drive fell short of the end zone when a fourth-and-9 completions from Jayden Daniels to Zach Ertz was ruled just short of the line of gain.
4th Down: Zach Ertz makes the catch right at the first down marker, but the ruling on the field is that the Steelers made the stop. Play under review. pic.twitter.com/VRny2jofLM
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The Steelers were able to run out the game clock on their ensuring possession. Pittsburgh lined up to go for it on fourth-and-1 near midfield with more than a minute remaining and drew a neutral zone infraction on the Washington defense that effectively ended the game.
Wilson finished his day completing 14 of 28 passes for 195 yards with three touchdowns and one interceptions. And the Steelers are undefeated since he took over at quarterback for Justin Fields in Week 7.
