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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 […]

It was one of the more surprising offseasons in recent memory when the Pittsburgh Steelers overhauled their entire quarterback position, parting ways with Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph as well as trading Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles. In their place, they signed both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, the latter of whom has started […]

Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers emerged victorious again for the second week in a row after taking down the Denver Broncos, Russell Wilson’s former team, in Mile High City on Sunday to the tune of a 13-6 score. Many had this Steelers-Broncos game circled on their calendars a long time ago, as it was […]

After the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 13-6 win over Denver Broncos, Justin Fields, who got the start over a still-injured Russell Wilson, made an intriguing admission about the offense’s gameplan. It had nothing to do with the Broncos’ players, strategy or play-calling. Instead, Fields spoke about how the Steelers came into the contest knowing this officiating crew […]

With the talk surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers star Russell Wilson’s injury and Justin Fields, the veteran quarterback will be out once again in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. While the expectation was that he would miss Sunday with the calf injury, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Wilson was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers started quarterback Justin Fields in Week 1 over Russell Wilson due to Wilson re-aggravating a calf injury. Still, if Fields leads the Steelers to a Week 2 win, he might win the job for a more extended period. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin might ride […]

After entering Week 1 of the 2024 season as one of the more questionable teams in the NFL, with as many fans predicting they will end up with a top-5 pick and a spot in the playoffs, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a shocking win over the Atlanta Falcons with ease, putting up 18 points versus […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-0 after their starting quarterback, Justin Fields, led the team to an 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Despite the winning results and the pronouncement that Fields will once again be the Steelers starting QB in Week 2 while presumed starter Russell Wilson deals with a calf injury, […]

While Russell Wilson was expected to be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback to open the season, Justin Fields was forced under center in Week 1 due to the former’s injury. As the Steelers prepare for Week 2, head coach Mike Tomlin is expecting more of the same. Fields has already been announced as the QB1 […]

It appears that the Pittsburgh Steelers will continue to give Justin Fields the keys to the team’s starting quarterback gig. The former Ohio State Buckeyes star signal-caller is reportedly expected to start in the Steelers’ Week 2 game against the Denver Broncos at home, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. “The #Steelers are […]

When news broke at the 11th hour that Russell Wilson was doubtful to start for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1, going from questionable to doubtful to out rapidly with a calf injury, it took the NFL world by storm. Fantasy football managers rapidly scrambled to find a new starting option – assuming they somehow […]

For two new members of the Pittsburgh Steelers, their Week 1 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons was a homecoming of sorts. Quarterback Justin Fields grew up in nearby Kennesaw, Georgia and began his college career with the Georgia Bulldogs before eventually transferring to Ohio State. Steelers new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith spent the last three […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been embroiled in a QB controversy for the entire summer. The Steelers replaced Kenny Pickett and friends with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Pittsburgh’s coaching staff has made it clear that Russell Wilson won that training camp battle. However, Wilson’s calf injury is forcing Fields into the QB1 role for Week […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson’s status for Sunday’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons has been one of the biggest storylines heading to Week 1. Wilson, who was recently ruled as questionable for the game as he works through a calf injury, just got a major update that may point to him being able to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are once again looking to make the postseason, as one of the NFL’s most successful teams will try to capture their seventh Lombardi Trophy in 2024. Quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields joined the team in the offseason, and it looked as if Wilson was poised to be their starting signal caller. […]

Mike Tomlin was presented with a quarterback conundrum when their signal callers were signed. They could go with an experienced but often injured Russell Wilson or start Justin Fields despite his previous struggles. The Pittsburgh Steelers made their choice very clear to choose the former. However, it looks like fate may have chosen for them. […]

Just five days after beating out Justin Fields for the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback job, 12-year veteran Russell Wilson was selected by his teammates as one of four team captains for the 2024 season. The decision to make Russell Wilson a team captain comes as a bit of surprise for a multitude of reasons. First, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers might just be the most interesting team in the entire NFL heading into the 2024 season. No, not because they are going to be Super Bowl contenders, as that simply feels unrealistic, but because of the sheer value of outcome they could experience this fall, from fighting for the top spot in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had many eyes on the quarterback battle between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Ultimately, Wilson came out as the victor and will be under center when the Steelers face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1.  But Fields isn’t completely out of Pittsburgh’s head. The team is relying on Wilson to right the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the more intriguing quarterback battles across the league this year, as Russell Wilson and Justin Fields duked it out for the starting job. The veteran Wilson ended up getting named the team’s Week 1 starter, and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith recently pulled back the curtain on Pittsburgh’s big decision. […]

After Mike Tomlin announced that Russell Wilson would be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, he also said that teams should still be worried about Justin Fields. Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has shown that he can dial up some trick plays when he was with the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons, and it […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, Russell Wilson will be under center for the away team. But that doesn’t mean Mike Tomlin doesn’t have some tricks up his sleeve when it comes to backup quarterback Justin Fields. Fields is known for his athleticism and playmaking ability. While it didn’t […]

There wasn’t as much drama as the media’s narrative may have suggested in naming the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback. The longtime offseason favorite to land the gig, Russell Wilson, was named the Steelers starter by Mike Tomlin on Wednesday. The media continues to stir the pot, though, as NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport hears the […]

On Wednesday, it was announced that Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had decided to roll with Russell Wilson instead of Justin Fields as his starting quarterback entering the 2024 NFL season. Both Wilson and Fields were acquired by the Steelers this offseason after ineptitude at the quarterback position dating back the last several years, […]

After a fierce battle all summer for the QB1 job between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, the Pittsburgh Steelers have decided who will lead the offense in the season opener. Russell Wilson will be the starter in Week 1, via NFL on FOX’s Jay Glazer. The veteran was the main man for the Denver Broncos […]

After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost their final preseason game 24-17 to the Detroit Lions, the team has yet to decide on whether to make quarterback Russell Wilson or Justin Fields the starter. The team could release its decision soon enough, but former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III shared a possible worst-case scenario for Fields. During […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback battle is still in progress with a decision likely soon after the team’s preseason finale loss against the Detroit Lions, 24-17. Both quarterbacks led the Steelers to scoring drives, but Wilson started the game and was pulled after one series which led the way to Justin Fields who played three drives. […]

After a close preseason loss, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson seemed confident in his responses to the media about the quarterback battle between him and Justin Fields soon coming to a close. When a reporter mentioned that head coach Mike Tomlin would name a starter after the upcoming week of practices, Wilson delivered a firm […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a QB conundrum with Justin Field and Russell Wilson. Russ will likely begin the 2024 season as the Steelers’ starting QB, but Fields could end up playing significant snaps for the Steelers. One former NFL QB, who is familiar with Fields, knows how he would approach this situation. Nick Foles […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is becoming known as a man of few words after his response to media members when asked about the still simmering quarterback battle between him and Russell Wilson. The long presumption out of Steelers training camp was that Wilson was the leader, and it was up to Fields to overtake […]

Through two weeks of the preseason, the battle for the starting quarterback position for the Pittsburgh Steelers is still uncertain. Justin Fields has played in both preseason games, and he’s made some good plays, as well as some that he can work on. Nonetheless, Fields himself thinks that he’s shown enough to make a case […]

Mike Tomlin hasn’t been pleased with either option, and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback battle controversy sails on through the preseason. No worries. Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher revealed his choice between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. Cowher said Russell Wilson should get first crack, according to his comments on The Pat McAfee Show. “What […]

Mike Tomlin has to be fuming. The Pittsburgh Steelers have not won a game yet in the NFL Preseason with their latest loss coming against the Buffalo Bills. It was not like they were playing the secondary squad for the majority of the time too. Instead, they were fielding top-tier talent in Russell Wilson and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback battle between Russell WIlson and Justin Fields took a turn for the worse Saturday in the team’s preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills, 9-3. However, if there was one that outplayed the other, it would arguably be Fields, possibly due to one play made during the slog. With over five […]

One aspect that has been ever changing has been the Pittsburgh Steelers and their current starting quarterback battle between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. With the regular season opener just a few weeks away, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin did an interview with Bob Labriola of the team’s website and asked him about the competition […]

Sweeping changes have come to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, and it’s not just at quarterback. After parting ways with Matt Canada, Pittsburgh hired former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator. Under Smith, the Steelers expect to lean more on their rushing attack to generate positive yardage. When he was offensive […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost their exhibition opener on Friday night against the visiting Houston Texans, falling by a 20-11 final score. But it was the performance of first-year Steelers quarterback Justin Fields that drew particular criticism from former QB Chase Daniel. Not only was Fields sacked twice, but he also fumbled the ball twice during […]

Justin Fields is in the midst of a competition with Russell Wilson for the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback job, and while he did some good things during his first preseason action, head coach Mike Tomlin wasn’t happy about his involvement in several fumbles during the team’s 20-10 loss to the Houston Texans. “I thought [Fields] […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still in the middle of figuring out their quarterback situation for the 2024 season, and during their first preseason game on Friday night, it was third-string quarterback Kyle Allen who drew the majority of snaps. But Justin Fields was the one who started off the game for the Steelers, and things […]