Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs off the field after the victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Russell Wilson records season-best game with 414 passing yards vs. Bengals, ranks 3rd for most passing yards per game this season

Russell Wilson silenced all doubts on Sunday with a stellar performance that showcased why he’s one of the best to ever play the game. In a heated matchup against Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, Wilson threw for 414 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a thrilling 44-38 victory.

FINAL: Russell Wilson's 400-yard game leads the @Steelers to 9-3! #PITvsCIN pic.twitter.com/ReG2hn4c1j
— NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2024

“It was fun. We just had a great time,” Wilson said post-game. “We knew it was a matchup. We knew it was going to be a heavyweight fight.”

This performance marked Wilson’s season-high for passing yards and the third time in his career he surpassed 400 yards in a single game. His best remains the 452 yards he threw for Seattle against Houston back on October 29, 2017.

Wilson’s accuracy was sharp, completing 29 of his 38 attempts, even as he overcame a first-quarter interception that was returned for a touchdown.

How this win impacts the Steelers

The victory boosts the Steelers to a 9-3 record, rebounding from a tough 24-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns on November 21. With Russell Wilson at the helm, Pittsburgh is now 5-1 in games he has started, solidifying his role as the team’s QB1 amid what had been a lingering quarterback debate with Justin Fields earlier in the season.

MR. UNLIIIIIMITED.

The @Steelers future is… UNLIIIIMITED. pic.twitter.com/zb8dcgcNbH
— NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2024

This game was crucial for the Steelers’ playoff hopes. The offense clicked when it mattered most, with Wilson finding his groove and elevating his supporting cast.

Who has the most passing yards this season?

Kirk Cousins leads the pack in passing yards this season, thanks to his phenomenal 509-yard game in Week 5 against Tampa Bay. That game not only earned him NFC Player of the Week honors but also showcased his ability to shred defenses.

KIRK COUSINS ON PRIMETIME

42/58
509 YARDS
4 TD

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— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) October 4, 2024

Cousins has consistently delivered standout performances, making him one of the most reliable quarterbacks in the league this year.

Who has the second-most passing yards this season?

Joe Burrow ranks second in single-game passing yards this season, with 428 yards in a November 7 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens, according to StatMuse. However, despite throwing three touchdowns in that game, including a massive 264-yard performance by Ja’Marr Chase, the Bengals came up short in a 35-34 loss.

Image: © Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson 3rd most passing yards in a game 2024

season-high 414 yards

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