Justin Fields Hyped as Steelers' QB1 over Wilson by NFL Fans After Win vs. Raiders

Featured Columnist IVOctober 13, 2024

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to throw a pass in the third quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

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Justin Fields didn't have a banner day as a passer on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. But much like the rest of the season to this point, he did plenty enough to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to a win.

Fields finished the contest 14-of-24 through the air for 145 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions, taking three sacks. But he added 11 carries for 59 yards and two scores, and Pittsburgh cruised to a 32-13 victory.

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This was a very Pittsburgh win. The team rushed for 183 yards, the defense held Las Vegas to 275 yards of total offense and forced three turnovers, and Fields avoided the sort of crucial mistakes that would have gotten in the way.

No, he isn't going to remind anyone of Ben Roethlisberger anytime soon. But Fields has the Steelers off to a 4-2 start, and at this point, fans and pundits alike can't find a good reason to hand the reins over to Russell Wilson instead:

Jordan Dajani @JordanDajani
See, there's no chance Russell Wilson can step up and run like Justin Fields when the right tackle forgets what sport he's playing <a href="https://t.co/cRQlSYO3vw">pic.twitter.com/cRQlSYO3vw</a>

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Jonathan Jones @jjones9
Justin Fields looks like a man wholly uninterested in giving up the starting job

Adam Schein @AdamSchein
I never wanna hear the words Russell Wilson again.

Andrew Fillipponi @ThePoniExpress
Justin Fields keeps his job for another week. Sorry Russell Wilson.

Andrew Fillipponi @ThePoniExpress
Justin Fields has 1 turnover in 5 games. He had 32 in 40 games in Chicago. That keeps you in Mike Tomlin's good graces.

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I'm so glad we rescued Justin Fields from Chicago. He's finally where he's supposed to be. ✨ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HereWeGo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HereWeGo</a>

Keith A Turner Sr. @KeithATurnerSr6
At some point all of the Justin Fields haters realize that no matter what you say or your opinions this young guy continues to impress. It's not all about stats but how he adds value to the position and how he continues to improve, grow and minimize mistakes.

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Justin Fields not letting the pressure get to him and continuing to push through and win us this game is everything I want in a QB.

Head coach Mike Tomlin has not definitively named a starting quarterback for the rest of the season, saying that he would reevaluate the situation when both Fields and Wilson were both healthy. Wilson was active this week as the No. 2 option, though Tomlin didn't say whether that was the new order of things.

"Like what I've seen out here, but health and rust are two different things," Tomlin told reporters this past week regarding Wilson. "I thought he had a good week displaying his health, his ability to protect himself. Now it's just the process of getting reacclimated to the ball."

Until Tomlin definitively names a starter, it will remain a talking point in Pittsburgh. But at this point, it's hard to imagine him rocking the boat, with Fields continuing to play steady, if unspectacular, football.

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