Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has thrown for fewer than 200 yards in two straight games and will hope to find more success in Week 16 against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens are surrendering the most passing yards in the NFL and the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. However, it may be difficult for Wilson to take full advantage of the favorable matchup with his top target George Pickens (hamstring) sidelined for a third consecutive week. Because of this, Wilson is not a recommended streaming option in single-quarterback leagues, but he can be started as a low-end QB2 in superflex formats.
When asked if he would like to run it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, quarterback Russell Wilson said, "Hopefully, I love it here. It's cool. Hopefully we're going to win a Super Bowl." Wilson is playing for a league-minimum salary of $1.2 million with the Steelers in 2024 after the Denver Broncos guaranteed him $39 million this year. He'll become a free agent after the 2024 season, though, and has proven this year in Pittsburgh that he still has what it takes to win in the NFL as a starter. The 36-year-old veteran got a late start to the year due to a lingering calf issue, but he replaced Justin Fields when he was fully healthy and hasn't looked back, completing 64.7% of his passes for 1,912 yards, 13 touchdowns and only three interceptions in eight games. The eight-time Pro Bowler ranks as the QB15 in average fantasy points per game. With his top wideout George Pickens (hamstring) potentially missing a third straight game, Wilson is shaping up as a low-end QB2 despite a good matchup versus Baltimore this week.
Russell Wilson Posts Modest Numbers In Week 15 Loss
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson completed 14 of 22 pass attempts for 128 yards and a touchdown while adding four carries for 13 yards on the ground in a Week 15 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Wilson was also credited with a lost fumble on a toss dropped by running back Najee Harris. For the second consecutive week, Wilson failed to eclipse 200 passing yards without his top target George Pickens (hamstring) in the lineup. He did manage to find tight end Pat Freiermuth for a nine-yard score near the end of the second quarter but was otherwise quiet for fantasy purposes. Pittsburgh had just two offensive drives in the second half as Philadelphia dominated the time of possession and kept Wilson off the field. The 12th-year pro will hope to contribute more in a Week 16 divisional showdown with the Baltimore Ravens.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson will be looking to notch his seventh win as a starter this season in a Week 15 showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 11-2 Eagles have been stout defensively, surrendering the second-fewest passing yards and the fifth-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. To make matters worse, Wilson will be without wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) for a second straight contest. Although Wilson threw two touchdowns in last week's win over the Cleveland Browns, he finished with just 158 passing yards and failed to complete a pass over 30 yards for the first time in 2024. While the 36-year-old can be started in a pinch as a low-end QB2 in superflex formats, he is best kept out of lineups in single-quarterback leagues this week.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson completed 15 of 26 pass attempts for 158 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-14 win over the Cleveland Browns. He added a season-high 17 rushing yards on six carries. Wilson and the Steelers' passing attack started slow but got things going in the second half, even without George Pickens (hamstring) in the lineup. Targets were distributed all over the field as Wilson completed passes to nine different players. He hit receiver Van Jefferson for a 10-yard score on Pittsburgh's first drive of the third quarter and followed it up with a 20-yard touchdown pass to tight end Pat Freiermuth on the team's very next possession. Wilson is now 6-1 as a starter this season while delivering solid fantasy production. He'll face a tough test in Week 15 on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Russell Wilson Likely To Return To Steelers In 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson took over as the starter in Week 7 and has not looked back. Wilson has looked good under center with 1,626 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions across six games. Wilson is coming off a 414-yard performance against the Cincinnati Bengals last week. It appears Wilson has played himself into a role on the roster in 2025. Wilson signed a one-year deal with the Steelers over the offseason. He has certainly earned himself another sizable contract this offseason and is a great fit with this organization. The Steelers don't have a quarterback waiting in the wings with Justin Fields set to be a free agent after the season. It would make sense that the Steelers would continue to ride with Wilson until they find their next franchise quarterback.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is fresh off a monster performance and will carry some positive momentum into a meeting with the Cleveland Browns in Week 14. Although Wilson underwhelmed against Cleveland in the snow two weeks ago, Sunday's contest is not expected to be played in harsh weather conditions. The potential is certainly there for the Browns to turn this into a shootout as Jameis Winston has attempted nearly 44 passes per game over the past five weeks. Pittsburgh has deployed more of a balanced attack with Wilson under center, but the 36-year-old has managed to score as a top-12 fantasy option in three of six starts. With six teams on bye this week, fantasy managers can turn to Wilson as a streaming candidate with plenty of upside against his division rival.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson completed 29 of 38 pass attempts for 414 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in a 44-38 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. He added three rushing yards on three carries. Wilson had total command of Pittsburgh's offense in its highest-scoring performance since November 2018. He found George Pickens for a 17-yard score early in the first quarter before hitting Calvin Austin III and Pat Freiermuth deep for touchdowns later in the contest. Although he did throw a pick-six on the Steelers' first possession, Wilson was hardly at fault as his intended target was tripped up as he made the throw. With three total touchdowns in three of his six starts this season, the veteran has proven that he still has upside for fantasy purposes in the right matchups. Next week, he'll hope to muster up a better showing against the Cleveland Browns than he did in Week 12's loss.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has struggled over the past two weeks and will hope to bounce back against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13. In addition to surrendering the fifth-most points in the NFL, Cincinnati allows the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. Although AFC North matchups involving Pittsburgh tend to be low-scoring defensive battles, this contest is projected for a healthy amount of points with a 47.5-point over/under. Wilson hasn't been consistent enough as a starter this season to warrant consideration in single-quarterback fantasy formats, but he is certainly a viable QB2 with upside in superflex leagues.
Russell Wilson Throws For 270 Yards In Week 12 Loss
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson completed 21 of his 28 pass attempts for 270 yards and a touchdown in a 24-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He added 10 rushing yards on three carries but lost a fumble. Although Wilson completed his first 11 passes and made some impressive deep throws, he struggled to get the ball into the end zone for a second consecutive week. Pittsburgh's first touchdown, a 3-yard run by Jaylen Warren, came in the fourth quarter with Justin Fields in at quarterback near the goal line. The Steelers experimented with Fields throughout the contest, but it was Wilson who managed to hit Calvin Austin III for a 23-yard score that gave the team a 19-18 lead with just over six minutes remaining. Wilson is now 4-1 as a starter this season and will hope to get back on track in Week 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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