The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent part of October wondering whether the middle of their defense could be trusted in the biggest moments. Sunday's win in Paris offered an encouraging answer.
Two-time Super Bowl champion Elandon Roberts delivered a pregame challenge to starting Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson before their matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Roberts, who is currently on the Steelers' practice squad, stressed that championship defenses rely on two inside linebackers who trust each other and relentlessly chase the football. Queen and Wilson embraced the advice during Pittsburgh's 16-10 victory in Paris.
Both starting linebackers responded with decisive contributions against New Orleans. Wilson recorded a crucial third-quarter interception near the goal line, while Queen registered 10 tackles and a fourth-quarter sack. The article notes that while the performance was an encouraging step after earlier defensive struggles, Queen and Wilson must establish sustained consistency together on ordinary downs rather than just delivering occasional splash plays.
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