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 studies surfaced stating the Steelers had been set at hand over the beginning quarterback duties to veteran sign caller Russell Wilson for the group’s Week 7 sport in opposition to the New York Jets.
Fourth 12 months quarterback Justin Fields began within the first six video games of the season. On Tuesday, studies 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 through the third quarter in opposition to 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 in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons because of a calf harm.
Fields helped the Steelers win their first three video games of the 12 months. 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 total efficiency has not solidified him because the starter going ahead.
Russell Wilson #3 appears on alongside Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers through the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason exercise at UPMC Rooney Sports activities Advanced on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent/Getty Photos)
“I don’t think I played good enough if I’m being real with you,” Fields advised reporters earlier this week. “If I am being actual with myself, I believe if I did play properly sufficient I do not suppose there can be any form of ‘who should be playing, who should not?'”
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported that while Wilson is expected to get the starting nod this weekend and “play the bulk of snaps,” Fields will still likely see some playing time as “both QBs” could see action.
Oct 13, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images)
Fields has thrown five touchdowns against one interception through six games. He has also rushed for 231 yards. But, the Steelers’ offensive unit as a whole has been rather pedestrian, ranking 26th in total offense.
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Wilson enters Sunday’s game with a 3-1 career record as a starter against the Jets. Sunday’s showdown will also mark the eighth time Wilson and Aaron Rodgers have met in an NFL game.
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