Russell Wilson makes Mike Tomlin look good

Heroes, zeroes and the full flash from the Giants' 26-18 loss to the Steelers on “Monday Night Football”:

hero

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson, who has been mistreated the past two seasons, completed 20 of 28 passes for 278 yards with one TD and no INTs.

Wilson won his second straight game after controversially being inserted into the lineup, and head coach Mike Tomlin's decision appears to be a good one.

Unsung hero

Steelers edge rusher TJ Watt was neutralized in the first half but was relentless and finally secured his lead in the second half with two sacks, the second of which was a strip sack by Daniel Jones that Watt recovered, to seal the victory for Pittsburgh.

Zero

Deonte Banks, the Giants' 2023 first-round draft pick, was benched in the second half after allowing too many big plays to Steelers receiver George Pickens.

Banks' performance has been questioned in some games this season.

Key statistics

11-for-65: Those were the Giants' penalty kill numbers, and they put them well behind.