Steelers' Russell Wilson Laments Brutal Loss To The Browns: "We Should Have Won"

The previous week, the Steelers also struggled in the red zone against the Baltimore Ravens. They ultimately had to rely on Chris Boswell's leg to get them the points they needed to win. After missing an early one in this game, Boswell returned to make two kicks. This was important because Wilson wasn't able to find the end zone until the fourth quarter.   

There is plenty of blame to go around for this loss. Head Coach Mike Tomlin made some curious game management decisions, particularly in the final two minutes of both halves. The Steelers' defense should not have struggled as much as it did against a very battered Browns offense, but it did. However, the offense and the special teams units really set the tone for the game. It became a game of field position and one that they lost based on the shortcomings of those two units. Not only did Boswell miss a kick, but Corliss Waitman shanked a punt late in the game. 

Steelers' Offensive Woes Continue

With Wilson under center, it felt like many of the Steelers' offensive woes were being put to rest. Of course, they never got a strong second wide receiver, but Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith appeared to spread the ball around and get players like tight end Darnell Washington more involved. 

Wilson had big shoes to fill. Most fans were satisfied with the job Justin Fields did during the first six games of the season, as he took them to 4-2 initially. Then Wilson got off to a hot start, and before anyone knew it, he had gone 4-0. 

However, Thursday's game spotlighted some offensive issues this team will need to fix if they hope to finish the season strong. That includes sustaining drives. The offense not only needs to score touchdowns, but it also needs to wear down the opponent's defense and give its own defense a chance to recover.