Steelers vs. Giants Takeaways: Steelers Show They’re Here to Win, Russell Wilson Is Back
The Pittsburgh Steelers put on another dominant performance Monday night in a decisive win over the New York Giants, 26-18. The two teams were close until the second half, where the Steelers were able to increase their lead and expand their record to 6-2. The offensive and defensive teams for the Steel City were able to build on their momentum throughout the game, sending the Giants home with a record of 2-6. The game left fans with a couple of takeaways such as that Russell Wilson has returned to his former glory, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are seemingly on the road to the Super Bowl.
For the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive team, Russell Wilson indicated that he is prepared to extend his career after a tough couple of seasons with the Denver Broncos. The quarterback started his second game with the Steelers this season, and he continued to improve throughout his performance, solidifying that he deserves to be the starting quarterback. Throughout the match against the Giants, Wilson completed strong and accurate passes to wide receivers Calvin Austin III and George Pickens, bringing his total to 542 yards in just two games. Throughout Week Seven and especially last night, Wilson has showcased skills accumulated from his previous 12 seasons in the NFL, dominating the offense and proving that his poor performances with the Broncos were a fluke. His performances have left many with the impression that he has a few more good seasons of football left in him and that the Steel City team best fits his needs.
Another takeaway from the Pittsburgh Steelers match last night is that the team may very well go on to play in the Super Bowl this year. The Steelers have been consistently dominant this season under the guidance of Mike Tomlin and assistant coaches, handily beating teams and losing only twice by a matter of three points each time. Last night was yet another showcase of the team’s offensive, defensive, and special teams skills and their ability to work calmly under pressure. Though the game started off slow, fans observed the team work hard to kickstart and maintain their momentum, leaving many with the feeling that they could find themselves incredibly successful throughout the season. The Steelers enter Week Nine at the top of the AFC North, a spot many believe they will be able to stay in throughout the season.
