Steelers Defeat Commanders 28-27 in AFC North Lead

The Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders 28-27, with Russell Wilson throwing a decisive 32-yard touchdown pass to Mike Williams late in the fourth quarter. The Steelers' initial gamble, a failed fake punt, provided Washington a scoring chance, yet Wilson led a comeback and capitalized on a neutral zone infraction by Commanders rookie Jer'Zhan Newton to secure the win. This victory marked the Steelers' fourth consecutive win since Wilson replaced Justin Fields as quarterback. Head coach Mike Tomlin defended the risky fake punt decision, expressing willingness to attempt it again. The Commanders, who had led 24-14, were unable to recover after Wilson's late-game heroics and crucial penalties. The Steelers now lead the AFC North with a 7-2 record, while the Commanders fall to 7-3.