As things stand, the Owls are seven points behind 21st place Coventry City, and have six games left to close the gap and leapfrog the Sky Blues into safety.
QPR boss Mark Warburton spoke to the Star after his side's win over Wednesday, and said: “You look at the (Owls') squad… We prepared really well for this game, because we knew the threat Wednesday posed. Of course they’re fighting for their lives.
“Darren has come in and done a great job to galvanise it, but you look at Bannan, Reach, Hutchinson, Windass, Rhodes, and the physicality at the back - they’re a really good team. But this league is so demanding, and if you have a bad run and can’t get out of it, you’ll find yourself in a really difficult position.
“There’s never ever an easy game… This league is relentless. I’ve got a lot of respect for Sheffield Wednesday, and I know Darren will galvanise them, so I think they have got enough - I think it’s going to be very, very tight come the last game of the season.”
Next up, the Owls will look to bounce back tomorrow evening, when they host promotion-chasing Swansea City at Hillsborough
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Sheffield Wednesday and the rest of the Championship, as the reaction to last weekend's action continues:
. PRESTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: A general view of the EFL matchball prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Leeds United at Deepdale on October 22, 2019 in Preston, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
Championship transfer news. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey
. Barnsley keeping tabs on Payne
Barnsley have been linked with a summer swoop for Swindon Town midfielder Jack Payne. The ex-Huddersfield man been on fine form in League One so far this season, scoring four goals and making four assists. (The Sun) Photo: Gareth Copley
1. Barnsley keeping tabs on Payne
Barnsley have been linked with a summer swoop for Swindon Town midfielder Jack Payne. The ex-Huddersfield man been on fine form in League One so far this season, scoring four goals and making four assists. (The Sun) Photo: Gareth Copley
2. Terriers to battle for Ligue 1 defender
Huddersfield Town look set to go head-to-head with Rangers to sign Dijon FCO defender Senou Coulibaly. He's played 16 games for his side, who are rock bottom of Ligue 1, so far this season. (Foot Mercato) Photo: JEFF PACHOUD
3. Preston holding out for Ainsworth
Preston North End have been tipped to wait until the end of the season to launch a move for Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth. He's also favourite with the bookies to become the next Lilywhites boss. (SkyBet) Photo: Catherine Ivill
4. Hammers join race for Dieng
West Ham United look set to join the likes of Leeds United and Arsenal in the race to sign QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng. The Senegal international, who has spent the majority of his time at the Hoops on loan, is likely to cost around £6m. (Team Talk) Photo: Alex Burstow