the Atlanta Falcons and the Denver Broncos. As a result, the Steelers sit atop the AFC North as the only 2-0 team in the division
Justin Fields has filled in admirably for the injured Russell Wilson to start the season, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a pair of wins over the Atlanta Falcons and the Denver Broncos. As a result, the Steelers sit atop the AFC North as the only 2-0 team in the division
Despite still being involved in a quarterback controversy if and when Wilson returns from his calf injury, Fields is remaining focused on the job at hand.
Fields hasn’t been asked to do a ton in the Steelers offense, but he’s protecting the ball well and leaning into the strengths of the roster as they have gutted out a pair of low-scoring wins.
Earlier on Tuesday, it was reported that the Steelers are once again preparing for Fields to start on Sunday while they await Wilson’s status for Sunday’s matchup against the 2-0 Los Angeles Chargers. either way, Fields’ focus has remained in the same place.
quarterback Justin Fields (2) during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
The Steelers named Russell Wilson their starting quarterback in training camp, but Justin Fields has gotten the start in the first two weeks after Wilson went down with a calf injury before the season opener. Fields hasn’t been lighting the world on fire, but he has done his job and played within himself on the way to a 2-0 start.
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