Oct 13, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) celebrate after the Steelers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 32-13 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
We've reached the bye week and the Pittsburgh Steelers have done well to be in first place in the AFC North and holding a 6-2 record. The offense has been a work in progress thanks to roster changes and injuries but the last two weeks with Russell Wilson at quarterback, this group looks much better. Here are our first half grades for the offensive positional units.
Quarterback - B+
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scrambles during the first quarter against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Running back - B-
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Wide receiver - C
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) reacts after making a catch against the New York Jets during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Tight end - B-
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Pat Freiermuth #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a first down in front of Jalen Mills #35 of the New York Jets during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Offensive tackle - D+
Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) blocks Buffalo Bills defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (90) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
Interior offensive line - B
Oct 13, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick (66) celebrates after the Steelers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 32-13 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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