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Russell Wilson leads NFL QBs in one interesting statistic, per PFF

Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass against the New York Jets during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass against the New York Jets during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

When in doubt, let Russ cook! Every week since the Pittsburgh Steelers made the polarizing decision to bench the 4-2 Justin Fields, current starting QB Russell Wilson has proved his deep ball to be a necessity for the Pittsburgh offense.

While Wilson will never match Fields' athletic prowess with his legs, the infamous PFF has confirmed that Wilson's deep ball is the most accurate in the NFL.

Hitting on over 50 percent of these deep throws, his 'moon ball' has truly transformed the offense as a whole, and begs the question: would the Pittsburgh Steelers currently be 9-0 if Wilson had started every contest this season?

Wilson's deep ball should be on full display against the Ravens in Week 11, as the Steelers' offense faces one of the worst statistical defensive units against the pass.

Against Baltimore on November 17th at 1:00 PM EST, Wilson has the opportunity to do what Fields couldn't do with Pittsburgh: go 4-0 through his first four starts with the team.

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