<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0qE8DX_0wFCOHuv00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0qE8DX_0wFCOHuv00" width="1144" height="599" >Two former <a href="https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/">NC State</a> stars shined bright for the <a href="https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> on Sunday Night Football in a 37-15 win over the <a href="https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/">New York Jets</a>.In his Steelers debut, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/russell-wilson-13737/">Russell Wilson</a> made his presence known with three total touchdowns -- two passing, one rushing -- to go along with 264 passing yards on 16-of-29 passing against the Jets. On the other side of the ball, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/payton-wilson-94357/">Payton Wilson</a> led the defense in tackles with 10 on the night, four of which were solo tackles to end the night at 36 tackles on the season through his first seven games.For Russell Wilson, it was a moment he's been waiting for since leaving the <a href="https://247sports.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/">Seattle Seahawks</a> back in March 2022. Wilson went through two years of struggles with the <a href="https://247sports.com/nfl/denver-broncos/">Denver Broncos</a> in which he drew criticism for his play for a struggling franchise.Though it's just one game with <a href="https://247sports.com/college/pittsburgh/">Pittsburgh</a>, his 264 yards were a franchise record for a Steelers quarterback in a debut. The 37 points scored by Pittsburgh was also the highest total of the season and the most points scored by the Steelers since a 41-37 loss to the Chargers on Nov. 21, 2021."It feels like playoff baseball season when I started off 0-for-2 then got hot," Russell Wilson said. "The guys on this team, just the belief. We've got faith in each other. ... We're capable of a lot together. We left a lot on the table. There's a lot more to go get."Russell Wilson missed the first six games of the season due to a calf injury that was suffered prior to training camp then returned just before the start of the regular season. Now that he's fully healthy and proved he's still very much the passer and leader he was during his time with the Seahawks, he has a chance to lift the Steelers' offense to another level.As for Payton Wilson, the rookie linebacker tied his career high with nine tackles, which he also posted two weeks ago against the Cowboys. Despite playing less than 50 percent of the defensive snaps, Payton Wilson is currently fourth on the team in tackles and has one tackle for loss with one start in his career.Both Wilsons have NC State ties with Russell winning ACC Rookie of the Year and All-ACC First Team in 2008 while Payton won the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, Butkus Award and Bednarik Award last season. The tandem might be new to Pittsburgh, but Wolfpack fans in Raleigh know just how big of an impact they can have for a team that is now 5-2 and at the top of the AFC North.Not a VIP subscriber to Pack Pride? <a href="https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/UserSubscription/New/?promo=JOIN">Sign up now</a> to get access to everything R. <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/cory-smith-58044/">Cory Smith</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/michael-clark-46149370/">Michael Clark</a> and the entire Pack Pride team have to offer on all things NC State and access to the No. 1 site covering the Wolfpack.Sign up for FREE text alerts to get breaking news on commitments, decommitments, transfers, injuries, coaching changes and much more with our NEW text alert system available to all registered users and VIP subscribers. <a href="https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/User/New/">Click Here</a> to become a FREE registered user and <a href="https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/my/settings/alerts">Click Here</a> if you are already a VIP subscriber.Want the latest news on NC State delivered right to your email? <a href="https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/distribution/signup/">Subscribe to the Pack Pride newsletter here</a>. It is free and a great way to get daily updates on NC State football, basketball, baseball, recruiting and more delivered straight to your inbox.</div></body>

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Russell Wilson, Payton Wilson lead Steelers to primetime win over Jets

Two former NC State stars shined bright for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football in a 37-15 win over the New York Jets. In his Steelers debut, Russell Wilson made his presence known with three total touchdowns -- two passing, one rushing -- to go along with 264 passing yards on 16-of-29 passing against the Jets. On the other side of the ball, Payton Wilson led the defense in tackles with 10 on the night, four of which were solo tackles to end the night at 36 tackles on the season through his first seven games.

Russell Wilson, Payton Wilson lead Steelers to primetime win over Jets

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