Player: ILB Payton Wilson
Stock Value: Up
Reasoning: Payton Wilson played arguably the best game of his career, recording a new high in tackles while delivering splash plays. Not only did he record an interception, he set up another for Jack Sawyer with a batted pass. Still, it’s too early to predict a re-expansion of his role.
The Steelers opened the season aiming to make Payton Wilson something akin to an every-down linebacker. The results of the first few weeks indicated that was asking too much of him, however, so they pared down his workload.