The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a bold decision heading into Week 2, with head coach Mike Tomlin announcing that Justin Fields will be the starting quarterback. While Russell Wilson is still recovering from an injury, Tomlin revealed that Wilson is feeling “better today than over the weekend” but his availability for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos remains uncertain.
In his debut start for the Steelers, Fields showed promise by completing 17 of 23 passes for 156 yards and rushing for an additional 57 yards on 14 carries. Despite his efficient performance, the Steelers offense struggled to find the end zone and had to rely on kicker Chris Boswell’s six field goals for an 18-10 win.
Speaking after the game, Fields expressed his focus on winning above all else, regardless of his personal statistics. “I came here to win, no matter if I was going to throw for 300 yards, 100 yards, no yards,” Fields emphasized.
As the Steelers prepare for their upcoming matchup, Tomlin shared that the team will closely monitor Wilson’s progress throughout the week to determine his availability. While Tomlin did not confirm Wilson as the starter if he is cleared to play, the uncertainty surrounding the quarterback position adds an element of intrigue to the team’s preparations for Sunday’s game.
