PITTSBURGH>> Russell Wilson isn’t ready to zoom out.

Maybe because he’s almost pathologically predisposed to focusing on the “moment.”

How to prepare for it. How to enjoy it while not letting it define you one way or another.

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback used the word 16 times in 10 minutes Wednesday, leaning on it whenever he was asked about the stakes for both his team and his future heading into Saturday’s visit to Baltimore in the first round of the playoffs.

“I’m not really worried about ... down the road or anything like that,” Wilson said, later adding “that always handles itself.”

Maybe, but 10 months after the Steelers completely changed their quarterback room to take an inexpensive flyer on a nine-time Pro Bowler who quickly fell out of favor after two tumultuous years in Denver, Pittsburgh finds itself in a familiar spot: entering the postseason with long odds and as many questions as answers at the most important position on the field.

The optimism that mushroomed after Wilson won six of his first seven starts has been blunted by a December fade against the league’s elite. Pittsburgh’s offense is averaging just 14 points during the four-game losing streak it will take to M&T Bank Stadium, Wilson has often looked indecisive while playing behind an offensive line that has become increasingly leaky.

Still, the Steelers have themselves exactly where they wanted to be when they cut Mitch Trubisky, traded Kenny Pickett and didn’t try to stop Mason Rudolph from leaving in free agency.

They’re in the playoffs with a solid defense and a chance, even if they’re the longest shot in the 14-team field to raise the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans on the second Sunday in February.

“It’s all about our effort and how we focus and how we put it together,” he said. “And so that’s the fun part about this game.”

How “fun” Saturday night is could go a long way toward determining where Wilson is working in 2026. He’ll be a free agent in March and the competitive juices remain fresh. He still wants to play and do it at a high level.

HURTS BACK AT PRACTICE>> Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was a limited participant in practice Wednesday for the first time since he suffered a concussion in Week 16, clearing the way for him to start this weekend in an NFC wild-card playoff game.

Barring any setbacks, Hurts is expected to return for Sunday’s home game against the Green Bay Packers.

BEARS INTERVIEW VRABEL>> The Chicago Bears interviewed former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job on Wednesday.

The 49-year-old Vrabel led Tennessee to a 54-45 record and three playoff appearances from 2018 to 2023.

JETS TALK WITH CHIEFS’ NAGY>> The New York Jets interviewed Kansas City offensive coordinator Matt Nagy for their head coach vacancy.

The team also announced it spoke to a pair of assistant general managers for its GM opening: the Chiefs’ Mike Borgonzi and the Philadelphia Eagles’ Alec Halaby.

RAIDERS WANT TO TALK TO THREE ABOUT COACHING OPENING>> The Las Vegas Raiders have requested interviews with Detroit Lions coordinators Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson and Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo for their vacant head coaching position. The requests come a day after Antonio Pierce was fired following just one full-time season.