In the case of rumors about which quarterback the Pittsburgh Steelers will begin in Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the New York Jets, Justin Fields stated the onus was on him to place doubts about him to relaxation.
And he acknowledged Thursday he hasn’t finished that.
Russell Wilson took first-team reps at apply this week, and it has pressured head coach Mike Tomlin to decide at QB1. Does he trip with Fields, who has led the group to a 4-2 begin behind among the finest defenses within the league?
Or does he begin Wilson, who was introduced in to be the beginning quarterback within the first place?
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields smiles as he jogs off the sector after a recreation in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Picture/John Locher)
“I do not assume I performed ok if I am being actual with you,” Fields instructed reporters. “If I am being actual with myself, I believe if I did play properly sufficient I do not assume there could be any kind of ‘who needs to be enjoying, who shouldn’t?'”
Tomlin opened the door for Wilson to return. He famous that whereas Fields and the Steelers have each been “actually good at occasions” by six weeks, it was “to not be confused with nice.”
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring a dashing landing in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders through the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Oct. 13, 2024. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/Imagn Pictures)
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Fields was traded to the Steelers from the Chicago Bears with the Bears set to make Caleb Williams their starter in his rookie season. Fields has thrown for 1,106 yards, 5 touchdowns and one interception in 160 makes an attempt this season.
“I am simply going to do my job,” he stated when requested a couple of potential demotion, “whether or not that’s enjoying, it is serving to the fellows out on the sideline, telling them what I see (or) serving to Russ out if he is on the market.”
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up earlier than a recreation in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Oct. 13, 2024. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/Imagn Pictures)
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The Steelers welcome the Jets to city Sunday night time.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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