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Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed over Daniel Jones and the New York Giants on Monday evening, successful by a rating of 26-18.
After blended reactions to the announcement that Wilson can be the starter in Week 7, taking on for Justin Fields, followers have utterly embraced head coach Mike Tomlin’s resolution, particularly following Wilson’s spectacular efficiency on Monday.
Pittsburgh Steelers @steelers
A DIME TO GP 🎯
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Led by Wilson’s efficiency, the Steelers improved to 6-2 on the season, whereas the Giants dropped to 2-6, extending their shedding streak to a few straight video games.
Wilson accomplished 20-of-28 passes for 278 yards, with one landing and one fumble. Vast receiver Calvin Austin III contributed with three receptions for 54 yards and one landing.
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MR. UNLIMITED 🔥
Russell Wilson is 2-0 because the Steelers’ beginning QB 💰 pic.twitter.com/xItn8E0ZY4
On the opposite aspect of the ball, Jones accomplished 24-of-38 passes for 264 yards, with one interception and one fumble.
In accordance with Sports activities Illustrated’s Albert Breer, these near the Steelers’ group believed Tomlin’s resolution to stray away from Fields was not the proper one.
“Most people in that constructing thought Justin Fields gave them the most effective probability to win. They nonetheless most likely do,” Breer wrote. “The issue was that if the Steelers caught with Fields, that may’ve been it for Wilson as a Steeler.”
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The Quickster 💨 @CalvinAustinIII
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Those that did not imagine Wilson may nonetheless ship classic Seattle performances are absolutely altering their minds after tonight’s win.
Followers flooded social media after the sport to have a good time Wilson and Tomlin, as the 2 have led the crew to a three-game win streak.
Robert Griffin III @RGIII
It is so superior that Russell Wilson is succeeding in Pittsburgh. Had. A dialog with him this offseason that lasted hrs. The way in which he talked with me let me know that his confidence was not gone and his perception in God’s plan for his love had not wavered. So completely satisfied for him.
Josh Lillard @JLillardd
Joyful to see Russell Wilson having success, Dude would not deserve all of the hate he will get.
He is balling proper now pic.twitter.com/BYB2hRBQH8
Armando Salguero @ArmandoSalguero
The Justin Fields shouldn’t be benched for Russell Wilson crowd… pic.twitter.com/HAAm220U1V
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Mark Kaboly @MarkKaboly
BTW, the place are these Russell Wilson haters? pic.twitter.com/i18x1eMGCB
had @aadidaas
Cannot imagine Seattle’s Russell Wilson is again 🫨 https://t.co/cc4FVH1CTi
Dr. Jonathan Crane @dr_crane95
I for the lifetime of me won’t ever perceive Russell Wilson.
I do know it is the Giants however he seems to be like he simply stepped again into his Seattle days.
Jus Spyda Will Do @SpydaJusChillin
Russell Wilson wanting good on the market. Balling like his Seattle days.
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shan 🤷🏿♀️ @SlickMoufShan
Mike Tomlin to everyone that questioned him pic.twitter.com/hOlrVPN8Ev
Dominicc Hardy @ThaDangerousOne
The Steelers actually have 2 beginning QBs on their roster. Mike Tomlin is one hell of a coach
The Steelers enter a bye week however will put together to increase their win streak to 4 towards the Washington Commanders on the street in Week 10.