Steelers to start Justin Fields again; Mike Tomlin will make QB1 decision when Russell Wilson gets past injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation has been a hot-button topic since Justin Fields replaced an injured Russell Wilson at the start of training camp. Wilson’s ailing calf prior to Week 1 once again opened the door for Fields, who has helped Pittsburgh to its first 3-0 start since 2020. 

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday the plan is for Fields to start Sunday’s road contest against the Indianapolis Colts. Tomlin met with trainers and Wilson this week, and Wilson is not expected to be a full participant in practice.

When asked why he hasn’t named Fields their starter at this point, Tomlin said it’ll happen ‘when Russ gets to an appropriate level of health’ he said, via CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones.

Fields is coming off his best game to date in a Steelers uniform. In Pittsburgh’s 20-10 win over the Chargers, he went 25 of 32 for 245 yards that included a touchdown run as well as his 55-yard, game-clinching touching pass to wideout Calvin Austin III. 

In three starts, Fields has completed 73.3% of his passes and has turned the ball over just once. His steady play has complemented a Steelers defense that has given up just 26 points through three games. 

“I think it’s definitely a blessing being here,” Fields said prior to Sunday’s win over the Chargers. “It was kind of bittersweet when I first got here, but I was happy to come to an organization like this, and I couldn’t be happier now. So I’m just glad to get the opportunity to go out there Sunday onto the field and hope to come out with a few more wins. 

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-09-24 17:09:04

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