For all of the flak the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ teaching workers took after flipping beginning quarterbacks in Week 7, it seems to have been the shrewdest of strikes. Although the Steelers had been already 4-2 on the time, they’ve gained two straight with Russell Wilson on the helm. The offense is clicking, and he seems able to main the crew to loads of factors transferring ahead.
Pittsburgh despatched the New York Giants to a 2-6 document with a 26-18 win in Week 8, and Wilson completed the sport 20-of-28 for 278 yards and a landing.
PFF’s devoted crew of graders was arduous at work, analyzing each participant on each play in actual time. The grades and information will probably be obtainable after an intensive assessment tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.
In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level information and snap counts from the sport to present you an early look. Our knowledgeable graders have additionally nominated the standout participant of the sport, highlighting distinctive efficiency on the sphere.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
While Russell Wilson deserves his kudos, his late-game fumble practically price the Steelers. That was till edge defender T.J. Watt returned the favor with a strip-sack of Giants quarterback Daniel Jones on the following drive.
Watt completed with 4 quarterback pressures, together with two sacks, on 39 pass-rushing snaps. He earned an 86.6 PFF general grade after the primary assessment of the sport.
BOX SCORE
| Giants | Steelers | |
| Total factors | 18 | 26 |
| Total offensive performs | 67 | 63 |
| Average EPA per play | 0.015 | 0.101 |
| Total internet yards | 399 | 432 |
| Avg yards per play | 6 | 6.9 |
| Total first downs | 17 | 20 |
| Rushing first downs | 6 | 5 |
| Passing first downs | 10 | 13 |
| Penalty first downs | 1 | 2 |
| Third-down effectivity | 33% | 46% |
| Fourth-down effectivity | 11% | 0% |
| Possessions | 10 | 10 |
| Avg performs per drive | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Avg yards per drive | 36.3 | 39.3 |
| Avg factors per drive | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Red-zone possessions | 3 | 4 |
| Red-zone performs | 7 | 11 |
| Red-zone TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Red-zone FGs | 1 | 4 |
| Red-zone scoring effectivity | 33% | 100% |
SNAP COUNTS & PLAYER PARTICIPATION
