When the Steelers took a gut-punch 19-17 loss to the Bengals, it was their fourth straight L, and it felt like the wheels were coming off. But here’s the twist—despite the losing streak, the Steelers are still in the playoffs, primed for a wildcard showdown with the Ravens next Sunday. It’s like a movie where the underdog team, bruised but not broken, rallies for one last shot at redemption.

And in the middle of the chaos, Russell Wilson, with a smile and zero hesitation, drops a line to Cam Heyward that’s straight out of a comeback story: “Let’s go win the last four.” No matter how rocky the road, Wilson’s unshakable optimism is keeping the Steelers’ hopes alive. It was like a little burst of energy to shift the vibe from their recent struggles to what’s next. Steelers fans were feeling that leadership from Wilson, reminding everyone there’s still hope.

After their 29-10 loss to the Chiefs on Christmas, Heyward wasn’t holding back. “The last three weeks we played like s—,” he said, via ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. “Simple as that. I own that. Every player’s got [to own that].” The man’s real. He called out missed tackles, penalties, and all the little mistakes that piled up. But Heyward’s been a beast all season with 35 solo tackles, 36 assists, 8 sacks, and 11 pass deflections across 17 games.

Cam Heyward isn’t just a beast on the field, he’s straight-up the heart of the Steelers‘ D. He’s always holding the squad accountable, calling out those missed tackles and making sure everyone’s on point. His ability to read offenses and step up when it counts is clutch. As the Steelers get ready to face the Ravens in the wildcard, Heyward’s leadership is gonna be key to locking down that defense and making those game-changing plays.

Mentor vibes and playoff drives

As the 2024 season wraps, Justin Fields and Russell Wilson have been straight vibin’ in the Steelers’ QB room. Fields, rocking a 51.4 QBR, has been straight-up flexing—smooth scrambles, deep bombs, and all the sauce. Yeah, the Steelers hit a few L’s, but Fields has been their ride-or-die bright spot.

Wilson’s sitting at a 51.3 QBR, and while his numbers ain’t poppin’ off, his leadership is clutch. The dude’s been hyping the squad and keeping the vibes strong. Plus, Fields and Wilson have built this legit mentor-mentee relationship. Wilson’s got that veteran NFL wisdom, and Fields is eating it up like it’s free tacos on Tuesday. Together, they’re holding it down, keeping the energy tight, and getting ready to pop off in the wildcard against the Ravens.

For comparison, the top QBs this season are lightyears ahead. Lamar Jackson’s been balling out with a 119.6 QBR, showing off his dual-threat skills. Josh Allen’s got a solid 101.4 QBR, flexing his rocket arm and dominance. While Fields and Wilson aren’t quite there, their impact on the Steelers’ playoff push is huge. Fields’ raw talent and Wilson’s veteran calm will be critical against the Ravens. Can they step up when it matters most? The QB battle is definitely one to watch for Pittsburgh’s playoff run.