Daily News & Links: Breakdown on Steelers Game-Winner; George Pickens Looks Elite

Chris Ward |

Updated: Nov 12, 2024

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? NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger did a breakdown on Russell Wilson’s 32-yard game-winner to Mike Williams to defeat the Washington Commanders 28-27.

.@steelers were active at thevtrade deadline on Tuesday….On Sunday that got an amazing ROI. @darealmike_dub @PrestonSmith91 #HereWeGo #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/eiBKat5XJ7

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 11, 2024

? George Pickens has 14 receptions for 276 yards (19.7 average) and two touchdowns in the last three games with Russell Wilson at quarterback.

? Zach Frazier has emerged as one of the league’s best centers as a rookie. He has a 1.8% pressure rate allowed (fourth-lowest among Cs) and zero sacks allowed on 222 pass snaps, according to the 33rd Team.

? The Steelers have outscored their opponent 135-55 in the second half this year. That scoring margin (+80) leads the NFL.

? George Pickens was the highest-graded Steelers player (80.5) in the Week 10 win over the Commanders, according to Pro Football Focus.

The highest-graded Steelers in Week 10 vs the Commanders:

🥇 George Pickens – 80.5
🥈 Russell Wilson – 79.9
🥉 Alex Highsmith – 77.8
🏅 T.J. Watt – 76.2
🏅 Broderick Jones – 74.0

(min. 25 snaps) pic.twitter.com/s7MAAguhSh

— PFF PIT Steelers (@PFF_Steelers) November 11, 2024

? NFL Films captured Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin telling Mike Williams, “You’re a Steeler now, baby. You’re a Steeler now, welcome” after his 32-yard game-winning touchdown.

.@darealmike_dub had quite the welcome to the @steelers 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/iFjoauOBGH

— NFL (@NFL) November 11, 2024

? Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was fired up after Russell Wilson got Commanders rookie defensive tackle Johnny Newton to jump offside on fourth-and-1. The mishap handed the Steelers a 28-27 win.

WHOLESOME: #Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger was FIRED UP like any other fan watching Pittsburgh win yesterday’s game.

This is so awesome watching his reaction.

(🎥: @_BigBen7, @matthewluciow92)
pic.twitter.com/ULffhDDRqx

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) November 12, 2024

? Mike Tomlin’s 26 victories when facing a rookie starting quarterback are the most since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. Tomlin is 26-6 all-time against rookie QBs.

? Sunday’s comeback win had a rare feel to it, especially with it being a pretty high scoring game. Over the previous two seasons (2022-23), the Steelers went 0-9 when allowing 24+ points. A 10-point deficit in the second half would have been a guaranteed loss in past years, as well.

The @steelers haven’t won THAT GAME. Over the previous 2 seasons (2022-23), they went 0-9 when allowing 24+ points. https://t.co/5v96Pcumg9

— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) November 11, 2024

? The Steelers official account X shared Rob King’s radio call of Pat Freiermuth’s 3-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against the Commanders.

Keep feeding Muuuuuuth 💪 @pat_fry5

📺: #BALvsPIT 11/17 at 1 PM ET on CBS pic.twitter.com/42P7YGXHzu

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 11, 2024

STEELERS NOW CONTENT FROM NOV. 11

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George Pickens Explains Skirmish with Commanders CB: ‘I Got Physical Back’

Steelers Get Injury Timeframe for OLB Alex Highsmith

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Steelers CB Cam Sutton Shows Value in Return from Suspension

Russell Wilson Accomplishes Rare Feat in Steelers Win over Commanders

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