Justin Fields will likely make his third straight start at quarterback when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Los Angeles Chargers.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Denver. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Denver. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Denver.
Tomlin said there has been no change in Wilson’s status. The nine-time Pro Bowler was limited in practice last week and while Wilson said he believes he is getting closer to a return, the Steelers are planning to have Fields play against the unbeaten Chargers . “I asked him to do it in his own voice, in his own words,” Tomlin said. “Those are some of the things you ask the quarterback to do. It’s just really good to be in a game circumstance and get an opportunity to work together as coaches and leaders .”
The Steelers will bring in officials to monitor practice on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week to provide some guidance to a team that has been penalized 19 times for 138 yards through two games. Flags wiped out a handful of impactful plays against Denver, including a short touchdown pass from Fields to Pickens.
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