The Pittsburgh Steelers started Justin Fields at quarterback over Russell Wilson in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. Wilson was ruled out due to injury. Fields played well enough for Pittsburgh in an 18-10 win on the road against the Atlanta Falcons.
He completed 73.9% of his passes for 156 yards, zero touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Justin Fields also rushed for 57 yards on 14 carries and zero touchdowns, along with averaging 4.1 yards per carry. Fields also did not score a touchdown in Week 1 on the ground against the Atlanta Falcons. One of the biggest helps for the former Chicago Bears quarterback is that Arthur Smith is his offensive coordinator.
Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Justin Fields To Start Week 2 Against the Denver Broncos
Many wondered if Justin Fields was going to start in Week 2 or if it was going to be Russell Wilson. On Tuesday, it was announced that Fields is going to be the Week 2 on the road against the Denver Broncos. This is a huge development for the Steelers. Does this mean that Russell Wilson’s injury is worse than initially thought or do they just want to ride with Justin Fields?
It remains to be seen how Fields will do during the second week of the season against the Broncos. Justin Fields was acquired via trade in the offseason from the Chicago Bears. As for Russell Wilson, he was signed as a free agent in the offseason after the Denver Broncos released him.
Fans Respond To Justin Fields Starting In Week 2
There are Pittsburgh Steelers fans who are excited to see Fields start in Week 2 over Russell Wilson. This is what some of them had to say about it on Twitter:
Russell ain’t getting that job back unless Justin gets injured.
— The Man About Tech (@Vyyyper) September 10, 2024
I mean if they go 2-0 how do you make that switch lol
— Jacoby (@JacobyFC) September 10, 2024
Mike Tomlin taking away a Broncos revenge game is not right
— Anthony Russo (@Anthony_Russo97) September 10, 2024
Justin Fields should start the rest of the season.
— Real Friends & Football (@rff_football) September 10, 2024
Oh damn, Russ your lost shot might’ve just closed the door in your face
— colin (@ColinSchultheis) September 10, 2024
Interestingly, Russell Wilson will not start against his former team. This appears to be Justin Fields job to lose for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the remainder of the season.
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