Oct 13, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) celebrates after the Steelers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 32-13 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Through the first half of the 2024 NFL season, as a whole, the Pittsburgh Steelers surprised many fans and media. Not many expected the team would be 6-2 at their bye week.
Here are five of the most surprising players that have helped the team to their AFC North-leading record:
1. CB Donte Jackson
2. S DeShon Elliott
DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 15: DeShon Elliott #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after beating the Denver Broncos 13-6 at Empower Field At Mile High on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
3. CB Beanie Bishop
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4. QB Russell Wilson
Oct 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes against the New York Giants during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
It's Thursday and 'Fantasy Film Room' is back with Nate Tice and Matt Harmon. The two dive into our midseason review and reveal their biggest fantasy surprise and disappointment of the 2024 season so far. Tice highlights two 4th year running backs that are having career years in less than ideal situations. Harmon shares which offense has surprised him and disappointed him the most through nine weeks.
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Shohei Ohtani’s shoulder surgery, the potential arrival of Roki Sasaki to MLB, Gerrit Cole’s decision to remain with the Yankees and take a deep dive into the top 50 MLB free agents.
Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to give their instant reactions and analysis for every major trade after a wild NFL trade deadline before diving into their favorite (and least favorite) things they saw in Week 9 of NFL action.
DeAndre Hopkins is already paying off for the Chiefs and the Lions and Commanders beefed up on defense. But what are the Cowboys and Steelers both made underwhelming additions.
Perhaps Dallas will prove a better home for WR Jonathan Mingo. Or perhaps the NFL will be correct in borderline laughing at the Cowboys for sending their fourth-round pick for a WR who has struggled with drops.
