Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball as Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) chases during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Eight games into the 2024 season and things are going well for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh sits at 6-2 and on top in the AFC North. The Steelers are currently on their bye week so we decided to update our team superlatives based on who has stepped up and who faltered in the first half. Same rules apply, no player can be gives two honors.
Team MVP - EDGE T.J. Watt
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Offensive player of the year - RB Najee Harris
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Defensive player of the year - 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)
Rookie of the year - C Zach Frazier
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54) blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Houston Texans during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Newcomer of the year - QB Russell Wilson
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Coach of the year - HC Mike Tomlin
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during warm ups prior to the game against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
