Russell Wilson turned boos into cheers in his first game as a Steeler. Here's why he could be an X-factor for the team's AFC playoff hopes.

Russell Wilson's rough opening for the Steelers had many wondering if Mike Tomlin made a mistake. Instead, the QB settled down in a rout of the Jets.

Nobody has been more dangerous throwing deep than Wilson, who has honed his technique since age 8, with a little help from Peyton Manning.

The Steelers have scored 69 points over their last two games, and currently average 23 points per contest as well as a respectable 13th place in EPA per play. However, Pittsburgh

Justin Fields had 10 touchdowns in six games and the Pittsburgh Steelers were 4-2, but Russell Wilson, the preseason starter, was healthy again. Wilson got put back into the lineup over Fields, a decision that was met with a lot of controversy.