You know that feeling when everyone thinks you’ve lost your marbles, but you know you’re onto something? That’s precisely what Mike Tomlin must’ve felt when he made the bold call to bench Justin Fields in favor of Russell Wilson. And boy, hasn’t that decision aged like fine wine?

There’s another perspective to consider here. While everyone’s praising Mike’s decision, BiltzBurgh recently shared on their X handle about Albert Breer’s take on the Steelers needing to overcome their playoff struggles, “I think the big question in Pittsburgh and has been the big question in Pittsburgh over the last few years is can Mike Tomlin get them back over the hump. As great as they were early on… They’ve only been to one AFC title game since making the last Super Bowl eight years ago, and getting to that AFC title game is the last time they won a playoff game. So it’s been a while for the Steelers to get over that hump.”

What’s got Mike Tomlin’s squad in a bind? Let’s dive into what’s plaguing his team!

Pittsburgh hasn’t seen a playoff win since 2016, so we might get a clearer picture of why Wilson is worth trusting in the coming weeks. Tomlin has a lot of respect for Wilson’s track record, which boasts two Super Bowl appearances—one where the Legion of Doom defense shined and another that ended in a tough loss thanks to Wilson’s interception at the goal line. His potential as a championship quarterback is a factor to consider. We’ll have to wait and see how it all unfolds.

He managed to protect the ba-l well; his only turnover was a long throw on third down against Washington, which was pretty much like a punt. There is On the flip side, while his deep throw completion rate (58.8%) has dipped a bit, his red zone performance (7 touchdowns on 14 drives) hasn’t been too favorable, especially with a tough schedule ahead that includes divisional matchups against the Ravens, Bengals, and Browns, plus a Christmas Day game against the Chiefs and a trip to Philadelphia.

As Tomlin mentioned, there’s still plenty of room for improvement in this conversation. Interestingly, some big-name analysts like Dan Orlovsky, Mark Schlereth, and Chris Long have softened their earlier critiques. With all the noise surrounding Mike Tomlin, can the Steelers rise above the doubts and clinch a playoff spot?

The playoff dream: can the Steelers make it?

Last Sunday’s nail-biter between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington was definitely one of those defining moments. Picture this: a 10-point hole, a crowd holding their breath, and a team that refused to throw in the towel. The Steelers didn’t just win a game – they showed us what they’re made of. The final score of 28-27 might look like insane!

Consider this the game-winning touchdown was thrown by quarterback Russell Wilson, who wasn’t even on the team back in February and only stepped onto the field in October. The catch was made by wide receiver Mike Williams, who was with the New York Jets just a week ago.

Pittsburgh spent the last couple of seasons post-Ben Roethlisberger trying to stick to their old ways: slow and flashy. But that strategy didn’t pan out. The offense became more complex under Matt Canada, and while the NFL’s priciest defense won some games, it still fell short against the league’s top teams.

The outcome of the next game will determine whether the Steelers have a shot at winning the division!