QB Russell Wilson Sends Clear Message as Steelers Aim to Bounce Back vs. Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have less than a week to prepare for each of their next two opponents. That doesn’t give them a lot of time to reflect on their previous game. Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson conveyed that idea while speaking to reporters on December 18.

But there was still one lesson that Wilson wanted his teammates to learn from the 27-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15. He delivered that lesson in a message through the media.

“I think the most important thing coming out of it though is we’ve got to give ourselves the best chance to win,” Wilson told reporters, via 93.7 The Fan. “Putting ourselves, when we get in good situations, go capitalize on them.”

The Steelers weren’t able to do that against the Eagles. In the first quarter, the Steelers recovered two fumbles, but the two takeaways led to only a field goal.

During the second half, the Steelers were driving in Philadelphia territory with the opportunity to tie the game with a touchdown. But running back Najee Harris dropped a pitch, which the Eagles recovered. On the ensuing possession, Philadelphia extended its lead to 14 points.

Russell Wilson, Steelers Looking Ahead to Ravens Matchup

The Steelers began the most difficult stretch of their schedule on December 15 against the 12-2 Eagles. They will again be on the road on a short week, facing the 9-5 Baltimore Ravens on December 21.

Then, the Steelers will host the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs four days later on Christmas.