The Pittsburgh Steelers might find themselves without their starting quarterback for the second consecutive week. Veteran Russell Wilson is “expected” to miss Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos as he continues to struggle with a persistent calf injury. This issue sidelined him during the preseason opener and also kept him out of action in the Steelers’ 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
This opens the door for Justin Fields to step up and lead the Steelers to victory, even though he wasn’t named the starting quarterback after training camp.
The former Chicago Bears first-round pick made a strong impression in his Steelers debut against the Falcons. Although he didn’t score with either his arm or legs, he managed to avoid turnovers, which is crucial for giving the Steelers a fighting chance in the game.
Fields threw for 156 yards, completing 17 of his 23 passes, and added 57 rushing yards on 14 attempts, playing a key role in the Steelers’ Week 1 victory.
Kickoff at Empower Field at Mile High is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. EST, with the Steelers aiming to improve to 2-0.
Is Russell Wilson starting against the Broncos?
Russell Wilson, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback who is classified as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, is unlikely to play, according to Adam Schefter.
Why is Russell Wilson not starting for the Steelers?
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stated that Wilson is still recovering from a calf ailment that kept him out of Week 1. “As I sit here today, we’re preparing as if Justin is going to be our quarterback,” Tomlin stated Tuesday, according to Pro Football Talk.
