Russell Wilson's Impact on the Steelers vs. Lions Preseason Game
Russell Wilson's Preseason Highlights
It lasted just short of three hours and had a little something for everyone. Whether you wanted to feel optimistic or pessimistic, or encouraged or discouraged, or even smug. It was all in there. And the best or worst part of it all – again depending upon your perspective – was the 24-17 final score that favored the Detroit Lions didn’t count in the standings because it still was part of the preseason.
Optimistic Takeaways from the Game
OK, let’s begin with something for the optimists.
- The Steelers' offense showed promise in the game against the Lions.
- Russell Wilson quarterbacked the offense for 5 plays that covered 60 yards.
- The drive concluded with a 31-yard touchdown run by Cordarelle Patterson.
- Highlighted was a third-and-11 conversion thanks to a 32-yard pass to George Pickens, perfectly delivered.
The Importance of Offensive Connections
It was the exact kind of throw-and-catch so often seen in Latrobe but totally absent from the first two preseason games.
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