The exit of a key teammate for Russell Wilson could be a consequence of the intense matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing much more than a potential season-ending wild-card round game against the Baltimore Ravens in the 2024 NFL playoffs.

The Ravens opened as substantial favorites over the Steelers in the wild-card round playoffs. It was a little surprising given postseason point spreads tend be tighter and these AFC North rivals usually play intense games that go down to the final minutes.

The Steelers legend questions Wilson’s late-game decisions as Pittsburgh prepares for a must-win matchup against Baltimore.

The Steelers are averaging just 14 points during their skid. Wilson’s hesitancy and questionable decision-making — he slid inbounds to keep the clock running and took a sack during Pittsburgh’s ill-fated last-gasp drive against Cincinnati last week — have been as much an issue as a spotty running game and sometimes shaky pass protection.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson might have an advantage with playoff experience and success, but he’s struggled immensely during the team’s four-game losing streak.