The Steelers are averaging just 14 points during their skid. Wilson's hesitancy and questionable decision-making — he slid inbounds to keep the clock running and took a sack during Pittsburgh's ill-fated last-gasp drive against Cincinnati last week — have been as much an issue as a spotty running game and sometimes shaky pass protection.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are putting their playoff hopes in the hands of a 36-year-old quarterback who has both won and lost a Super Bowl, something he has in common with Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Russell Wilson reflects on his 9-7 postseason record with positivity,