The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the Wild Card round vs. the Baltimore Ravens as losers of their last four games, and with the play of Russell Wilson dropping off dramatically in that span.
Despite that, the Steelers have stuck with Wilson rather than turn things over to Justin Fields, who led the team to a 4-2 record in his first six games as the starter, putting up 10 touchdowns to just one interception in the process. And with a snowstorm heading to Baltimore, making the conditions for the game likely more dreadful and run-friendly, one would think Fields would at least see some action in some capacity. Fields himself was asked if he’ll see the field on Saturday night.
“I’m not sure,” he said. “We’ll see.”
Justin Fields, when asked if he would be more involved in the game plan for this week's game, gave a simple shrug.
“I'm not sure. We'll see.”
Mike Tomlin said he'd be open to using the ‘Fields package' this week.
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) January 7, 2025
Fields seems to humbly think he should be getting snaps, at minimum. If he were given some truth serum, though, I’m sure he’d say he should start. Which is good – quarterbacks need confidence. And by the way Fields was speaking, he feels good about what he showed in his time as the starter.
“I showed what I showed,” Fields said. “I’m just getting better each and every day. That’s what I’m focused on now.”
#Steelers QB Justin Fields on how much he feels he showed this year if it is the end of the road.
“I showed what I showed. I’m just getting better each and every day. That’s what I’m focused on now.” pic.twitter.com/3XSF8K4TLM
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) January 7, 2025
While it’s likely Wilson will be the starter vs. the Ravens, playing Fields in some capacity would be smart.
