Broncos fans excited to welcome Russell Wilson in his go back to Denver may be in for dissatisfaction. It seems like Justin Fields will get the start for Sunday’s Steelers-Broncos video game.
Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin informed press reporters Tuesday that the Steelers are preparing as if Fields will begin Sunday.
“As I sit here today, we’re preparing as if Justin is going to be our quarterback,” Tomlin informed press reporters. “I believe that’s the suitable method to do it. Speculation is a wild-goose chase. Russell’s hurt.”
Wilson signed up with the Steelers through an offseason trade after 2 frustrating seasons with the Broncos. The Steelers likewise traded for Fields from the Chicago Bears, and Wilson was called the group’s starter at the conclusion of training school after a competitors.
Wilson experienced tightness in his calf last Thursday, before Sunday’s season opener versus the Atlanta Falcons. The tightness remained in the exact same calf that Wilson strained early in training school. As an outcome, Fields got the start Sunday, and the Steelers beat the Falcons regardless of stopping working to score a goal.
The Steelers kicked 6 basket in an 18-10 win. Fields finished 17 of 23 passes for 156 lawns without any goals or turnovers. He included 57 hurrying backyards on 14 brings. Now he’s in line for a 2nd start versus the Broncos.
Justin Fields (R) is in line for his 2nd straight start over a hurt Russell Wilson. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Tomlin decreased to rule Wilson out for Sunday’s video game. He stated Tuesday that Wilson was feeling much better than he did over the weekend. Still, the coach didn’t anticipate Wilson to be a complete individual in practice on Wednesday.
“Over the course of the week, we’ll be evaluating whether he’s capable of safeguarding himself, efficient in being efficient,” Tomlin stated. “When we get to those points, that’s when we’ll consider his addition or not.”
The Steelers will aim to enhance to 2-0 following recently’s win over the Falcons. The Broncos remain in search of their very first win after Wilson’s novice replacement, Bo Nix, had a hard time in his NFL launching in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
If the Steelers win a 2nd straight video game with Fields at quarterback, they may discover themselves with a choice on their hands.