Indications suggest that the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to hand the starting quarterback role to veteran Russell Wilson for their upcoming Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets on “Sunday Night Football.”
Justin Fields, who has guided the Steelers to a respectable 4-2 record so far, recently reflected on the possibility of Wilson taking over his position. “I have to admit, I haven’t played to my full potential,” Fields expressed, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. “If I had truly excelled, there wouldn’t be any debate about who should be starting.”
Whether he remains in the starting role or not, Fields’ honest acknowledgment of his performance should resonate positively with Steelers fans. As Wilson prepares for his season debut after recovering from a calf injury, Fields will be watching closely from the sidelines.
While Wilson’s time with the Denver Broncos was not particularly fruitful, he still managed to post impressive stats last season, including 26 touchdown passes and only eight interceptions.
This opportunity provides the nine-time Pro Bowler a chance to showcase his skills and prove he can still contribute to a winning team. If Wilson hadn’t exhibited strong potential during practice, it’s unlikely that head coach Mike Tomlin would choose to start him, especially given Fields’ contributions in the previous games.
To win the favor of Pittsburgh fans, Wilson will need to outperform Fields’ recent statistics. During his time as the starter, Fields accumulated a total of 10 touchdowns while only throwing one interception.
If Wilson can replicate that level of efficiency without turnovers, it would enhance Pittsburgh’s prospects of contending for a playoff position in the AFC, bolstered by a solid defensive performance.