Justin Fields’ best play on Sunday doesn’t appear on the official stat sheet. But those who watched saw the play that showcases Fields’ potential as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ possible quarterback of the future.
The play was a gorgeous 51-yard lob from Fields to George Pickens midway through the second quarter. A holding penalty on tackle Broderick Jones wiped the play out, but it didn’t take away from the play or Fields’ performance in Pittsburgh’s 13-6 road win over the Denver Broncos. Fields won his second consecutive start on Sunday while playing in relief of injured teammate Russell Wilson.
For a second straight week, Fields’ stats don’t jump off the page. But he once again had a solid completion percentage (65%), took care of the ball and led his team to more points than his counterpart, who on this day was rookie Bo Nix, who threw two interceptions that included a crucial one in the end zone late in the third quarter.
Sunday’s game included Pittsburgh’s first touchdown of the 2024 season that capped off one of its best drives in the post Ben Roethlisberger era. The 12-play, 78-yard drive included a third-down completion from Fields to Pickens that moved the chains, a 16-yard run by Fields on the following play, a 14-yard completion to tight end Pat Freiermuth and Fields’ 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Darnell Washington.
What made the drive even more impressive was the fact that Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph was bringing the house in an attempt to rattle Fields. While the pressure did force him to make quick decisions, Fields responded by stepping up and attacking the areas of the field that Denver left open. Fields, who took more risks than he did last Sunday, was largely rewarded for his increased aggressiveness.
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-09-16 00:13:59
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