### Steelers' Victory Sparks Questions Across the NFL Ahead of Week 8

The Pittsburgh Steelers celebrated a convincing 37-15 win over the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday night. This victory raises several pivotal questions for the Steelers and other NFL teams as they approach Week 8, particularly with the New York Giants set to visit for "Monday Night Football."

One pressing question revolves around Russell Wilson and whether he has instilled enough confidence in General Manager Omar Khan to make a significant move. The Steelers' deep passing game was effective against the Jets and could see similar success against a struggling Giants squad. This potential could yield a few more wins in matchups against divisional opponents like the Bengals and Browns. However, the real concern lies in whether the Steelers possess the offensive firepower to compete against tougher teams later in the season. While Wilson managed 264 passing yards, and George Pickens excelled despite facing strong coverage, the receivers Calvin Austin III and Van Jefferson only managed three catches between them. Upcoming games against formidable teams such as the Chiefs, Ravens, and Eagles will be telling.

The Cleveland Browns are facing perhaps their worst situation since their 1999 NFL return. Although the 1-15 and 0-16 seasons of 2016-17 were painful, those years were aimed at rebuilding, which eventually led to drafting stars Baker Mayfield and Myles Garrett. This year's Browns, however, were expected to be playoff contenders but have instead been hugely disappointing with a 1-6 record. Deshaun Watson's subpar performance and a potentially season-ending Achilles injury have exacerbated frustrations, leading to fan booing and backlash from players. With the team potentially moving out of Cleveland and Watson's contract imposing severe salary cap restrictions, the future looks bleak.

In contrast, the Cincinnati Bengals appear to be emerging as a potential threat once more. Winning three of their last four games, the Bengals have averaged 27.5 points per game while tightening up their defense. Joe Burrow, recovering well from his 2023 injury, has thrown nine touchdowns against just two interceptions in his past four outings. Next week's game against the 4-2 Eagles will serve as an important benchmark for the Bengals' midseason form.

Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs continue to dominate. Despite Patrick Mahomes' subpar performance, their balanced offense and staunch defense led them to triumph in a Super Bowl rematch against San Francisco. As they prepare to face teams like the Buccaneers, Bills, Texans, and Steelers, the Chiefs remain the team to beat, though their success is even more impressive given their injury challenges this season.

As Week 8 approaches, these storylines will be crucial for fans and analysts to monitor, with the outcomes likely shaping the paths of several teams as they head into the second half of the season.