The city of Pittsburgh is buzzing with excitement as the Steelers have reportedly made a decision on who will start under center for their matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday night. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Steelers are planning to start veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, who will be making his first appearance in black and gold since joining the team this offseason.
Rapoport also mentioned that both Wilson and Justin Fields are expected to see playing time during the game. Fields, who led the Steelers to a 4-2 record in the first six games of the season, had an impressive start with 1,106 passing yards, five touchdowns, and just one interception, earning a career-best 93.9 passer rating. However, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has decided to go with the veteran Wilson for this crucial matchup.
Despite dealing with a calf injury since training camp, Wilson has been a full participant in practice this week and has been taking reps with the first-team offense. Star receiver George Pickens even mentioned that he stayed after practice to catch passes from Wilson in order to build chemistry before the game.
Wilson, 35, started 15 games for the Denver Broncos last season, throwing for 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions with a 98.0 passer rating. This was a significant improvement from his lackluster performance in 2022, where he threw a career-low 16 touchdowns and had a career-worst 84.4 passer rating.
The Steelers organization and fans alike are hoping that Wilson can bring his experience and talent to the field on Sunday night as they look to secure a win against the Jets. Stay tuned for what is sure to be an exciting game with both Wilson and Fields leading the charge.
