The starting quarterback is so important. The QB sets the tone and steers the offensive ship. Pittsburgh had a decision to make at this position, Fields or Wilson. After some mulling over, the Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin Says Justin Fields will start on Sunday and Russell Wilson will dress as the backup.
With Russell dealing with injuries this season, Pittsburgh is weathering the storm. With Fields, the franchise has been able to keep their head above water and achieve a 3-2 record going into week 6. To keep momentum, the Steelers are going to keep rolling the dice with Fields. Justin has done an okay job as the starter even though there are aspects of his play that can be improved. Therefore, sticking with Fields is not a bad idea.
Alan Saunders a beat writer for Pittsburgh Steelers Now confirms the news regarding Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Saunders mentions,
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that Justin Fields will start this week and Russell Wilson will dress as the backup.
Tomlin on Russ not playing this week:
“I thought he had a good week. He’s proven his health, now it’s just a matter of knocking the rust off. He’s probably going to be active as the No. 2 quarterback. I like what I’ve seen out here. Health and rust are two different things. I thought he had a good week displaying his heath, his ability to protect himself. Now it’s just a process of getting re-acclimated to the ball.”