The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the quieter teams in the NFL right now.
They might not be the talk of the town like the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills, but they are leading their division at 10-3 and have a great chance to host a home playoff game in January.
NFL legend and current CBS analyst J.J. Watt joined The Pat McAfee Show Wednesday to discuss what he sees from the first-place Steelers.
“We know their defense is good. We’re clearly seeing Russ (Wilson) play at a level that is capable of making it very deep into the playoffs…Cam (Heyward) is playing some of his best football,” Watt said.
"Russell Wilson is playing at a level that could potentially get the Steelers to a Super Bowl..
Cam Heyward is playing some of his best football and he has so much experience" ~ @JJWatt #PMSLive #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/PcdsgnJmtF
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 11, 2024
The defense has been the backbone of Pittsburgh for a long, long time with this team.
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson has given this team a lift under center with consistent and competent play.
Before he arrived, it felt as if this team was being carried by one side of the football.
But with Wilson playing like the Seattle Seahawks version of himself, the sky can be the limit for him and this Steelers offense.
When it comes to veterans such as All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward and former Defensive Player of the Year T.J. Watt in the interior and on the edge of the defensive line, they are playing like champions week in and week out.
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