Russell Wilson's debut as the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers was met with mixed reactions despite leading the team to a 37-15 win over the New York Jets. Initially, fans at Acrisure Stadium booed Wilson for a slow start marked by a series of three-and-out drives. However, Wilson rebounded, completing 16 of 29 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns, which helped the Steelers score 31 unanswered points. Coach Mike Tomlin faced significant criticism for benching Justin Fields, who had led the team to a 4-2 record, but was vindicated by Wilson's eventual strong performance. Despite the victory, skepticism remains among fans and media about Wilson's long-term viability as a starter over Fields. Nevertheless, the game demonstrated the potential of Wilson's leadership in Pittsburgh's offense, which averaged a season-high 6.3 yards per play.