The Chiefs headed to a joyous locker room where they celebrated in Santa suits after clinching home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. The Steelers trudged in the opposite direction, their chances of claiming the AFC North dimming and a season once brimming with promise trending toward a familiar result: a quick postseason exit.
J.J. Watt is making his debut in the booth, working alongside Ian Eagle and Nate Burleson in Netflix's first NFL broadcast and he had a perfect immediate reaction to Wilson's interception in the opening quarter.
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The Pittsburgh Steeler s are going to pay a quarterback this offseason. More than likely, that quarterback will end up being Russell Wilson, who has played well this season and helped spring the Steelers to a 10-4 record atop the AFC North.
The proposed deal would make sense for both sides. A three-year, $100 million extension would give Wilson the security he’s earned while allowing the Steelers flexibility in building their roster. But has Wilson’s performance demonstrated he’s more than a stopgap solution?
It was the first of two game-changing turnovers from Wilson Saturday. He finished 22-for-33 for 217 yards and two touchdowns as the Steelers suffered a second straight defeat in five days after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-13, on Dec. 15.
PM ET game airing live on Netflix, bookmakers have installed player prop betting options for Russell Wilson. Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5) square off
The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently sitting at 10-5 in large part thanks to quarterback Russell Wilson. While he didn't start the season due to a calf injury, the 36-year-old eventually replaced Justin Fields in the lineup,
Check out this video of #Chiefs DB Justin Reid’s outstanding interception in Kansas City’s Week 17 matchup against the #Steelers.
Russell Wilson could land a Steelers extension similar to the one Baker Mayfield signed this past offseason. More at Pro Football Rumors.