Russell Wilson didn’t need to say much to win over NFL fans again. When Pro Football Focus posted its list of the league’s “big time throws,” Wilson was sitting at the top of the quarterback leaderboard at 6.6%. Josh Allen came in second at 5.8%, with Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford and Tom Brady rounding out the top five.
Wilson’s response was all about crediting the people around him instead of taking the spotlight himself.
“Grateful for all the ballers I got to play with!”
He added the same message on X, where fans quickly jumped in to praise the longtime quarterback’s humility. One wrote, “You were always a class act, a humble person, so talented and always for the team and fans and living for God.
You’re a powerful figure. God bless you,” while another said, “As a Niner fan, always loved Russ.
Had the best moon ball in the game.”
A Seahawks fan chimed in with, “We still love you Russ. Go Hawks!”
Wilson spent 14 seasons in the NFL and built a reputation as one of the greatest dual-threat quarterbacks ever. He helped lead the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl title and became known for the kind of deep-ball ability that could flip a game in a heartbeat. His arm strength, touch and accuracy made him one of the league’s most dangerous downfield passers in his prime, and his baseball background played a big role in the throwing style that made him so effective.
Even with a rough final season with the Giants and exits from Seattle and Denver that didn’t go as smoothly as hoped, Wilson’s latest moment reminded everyone why he’s still viewed so fondly by plenty of fans.
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