Mike Tomlin announces decision is made between Russell Wilson, Justin Fields as Steelers starting QB
Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) head coach Mike Tomlin has decided who will start at quarterback in Sunday’s Week 7 home matchup against the New York Jets (2-4).
Tomlin, however, is keeping that decision “in-house,” he told the media on Friday, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.
Justin Fields has gotten the start under center for the first six games this season, but with Russell Wilson fully healthy from the calf injury he sustained on the eve of training camp, the 35-year-old has taken first-team reps in practice this week.
The offense has largely struggled as a whole, despite Fields showing improvement from his time with the Chicago Bears (4-2). Pittsburgh has the No. 26 ranked offense in the NFL, averaging just 298.3 yards per game. The defense has led the way, surrendering only 14.3 points per game. Fields has thrown for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and one interception on 66.3% passing. His legs have bailed out the Steelers at times, as he has rushed for 231 yards and five scores.
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Steelers’ Russell Wilson preparing to start in Week 7 vs. Jets
Wilson was named the starter over Fields before reaggravating his calf injury and could be poised to reclaim his spot against New York. That, of course, will be revealed whenever Tomlin decides. Wilson, who was active for the first time this season in Week 6, said he’s “preparing to get ready to go” as the Steelers’ starter on Sunday.
“I’m more myself physically, being up and running and all that stuff, so I feel good,” Wilson said Thursday. “… You want to be able to move around, and obviously I’ve never really missed games before, so that’s been a challenge in itself. It’s been disappointing, but also, I’ve grown a lot, too. I think that you realize that you just continue to love every day.
“You continue to find ways to lead, you continue to find ways to just embrace the challenges, the hard stuff, the obstacles in our way and everything else. And you look forward to the journey.”