Humble cake is served! Many NFL fans and media personalities are eating their words today after Russell Wilson helped the Pittsburgh Steelers to a convincing 37-15 victory over the New York Jets in Sunday Night Football.

In the days leading up to Wilson’s presumed Steelers debut, Mike Tomlin’s decision to move from Justin Fields to Wilson received more criticism than support. Controversial media personality Robert Griffin III put those critics on edge in a post-game tweet.

So happy for Russell Wilson. So many analysts have turned against him. I mean openly and unprofessionally protesting his success in Pittsburgh.

Creating false narratives about him, questioning his blackness as if one version of black is better than another, and attacking his leadership.

While he’s just being himself and treating himself like a professional. It was disturbing to see. It’s not because Justin Fields is better now.

Russell just led the Steelers to a dominant victory over the Jets in his first action of the season. He was more efficient, moved the ball better, led them to the most points scored all season, and had a higher passer rating.

For some, it goes so much deeper than just performance. Is it his personality? Who is his wife? The fact that he’s a great dad in a blended family?

Whatever it is, it’s wrong, lame and I’m glad Mike Tomlin had the balls to say all that and start the Super Bowl winning QB.

Even before the Denver Broncos released Wilson, his final years with the Seattle Seahawks and his two seasons in Denver were scrutinized.

With his best days behind him, Wilson was often referred to as “washed,” and the injury on the first day of Steelers training camp only reinforced this perception.

Wilson will always have his critics. But 18 points scored (and a convincing team win) certainly helped bring Steelers fans to #teamwilson.

Now he has to keep it up.

So happy for Russell Wilson. So many analysts have turned against him. I mean openly and unprofessionally protesting his success in Pittsburgh.

Creating false narratives about him, questioning his blackness as if one version of black is better than another, attacking his…

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 21, 2024