The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten off to a 4-2 begin, however the teaching workers seems to be leaning towards making a significant change.
On Saturday, a number of stories surfaced stating the Steelers had been set at hand over the beginning quarterback duties to veteran sign caller Russell Wilson for the workforce’s Week 7 recreation towards the New York Jets.
Fourth yr quarterback Justin Fields began within the first six video games of the season. On Tuesday, stories from the NFL Community indicated that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was nonetheless weighing the choice. Wilson reportedly took apply reps with the Steelers’ first-team offense.
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Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on the sideline throughout the third quarter towards the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Brandon Sloter/Getty Photos)
Wilson was the presumptive starter popping out of coaching camp, however he was inactive for the Steelers season opener towards the Atlanta Falcons attributable to a calf harm.
Fields helped the Steelers win their first three video games of the yr. However, Pittsburgh then suffered back-to-back defeats earlier than a dominating win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6.
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Whereas Fields has had some success this season, he admitted that his general efficiency has not solidified him because the starter going ahead.
Russell Wilson #3 appears on alongside Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throughout the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason exercise at UPMC Rooney Sports activities Complicated on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent/Getty Photos)
“I do not suppose I performed adequate if I am being actual with you,” Fields advised reporters earlier this week. “If I am being actual with myself, I feel if I did play effectively sufficient I do not suppose there could be any form of ‘who needs to be taking part in, who mustn’t?'”
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported that whereas Wilson is anticipated to get the beginning nod this weekend and “play the majority of snaps,” Fields will nonetheless possible see some taking part in time as “each QBs” might see motion.
Oct 13, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up earlier than a recreation towards the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Photos)
Fields has thrown 5 touchdowns towards one interception by way of six video games. He has additionally rushed for 231 yards. However, the Steelers’ offensive unit as an entire has been reasonably pedestrian, rating twenty sixth in whole offense.
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Wilson enters Sunday’s recreation with a 3-1 profession report as a starter towards the Jets. Sunday’s showdown can even mark the eighth time Wilson and Aaron Rodgers have met in an NFL recreation.
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