“He’s definitely finding his rhythm,” Akeem Davis-Gaither said. “He knows where he wants to go with the ball and he’s not going to force errors. If his first read or second read is not there, he’s giving the ball to the running back shakedown and we just needed to eliminate those shakedowns and not let those be 17 yards a pop."

Wilson went 29-of-38 passing for 414 yards (or 10.3 yards per completion) as the Steelers downed the Bengals, 44-38, Sunday at Paycor Stadium before a crowd of 66,112. Pittsburgh improved its AFC North-leading record to 9-3.

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth, right, scores a touchdown ahead of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton (28) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel) AP