The Steelers are winning, but the offense is still slipping. So Russell Wilson will get his chance.
NFL Media announces that the veteran will take snaps with the starters in the coming days to prepare to start Sunday's game against the New York Jets.
At a press conference, Mike Tomlin did not yet want to completely confirm the tenure of number 3. But he opened the door.
“Russ proved he's healthy last week and we'll take a serious look this week. This is in consideration,” said the coach
Arriving in Pittsburgh in March after being cut by the Broncos, Russell Wilson was slowed down during the summer and the start of the season by a calf injury. Since the end of July, it took him many weeks to finally regain full health a few days ago.
Placed on the bench at the end of last season by Denver, the 35-year-old pitcher has not played in an official match since December 24, 2023. He then completed 67.5% of his passes for 238 yards, 2 touchdowns and no interception in a loss to the Patriots.
In 2023, he threw 26 touchdowns for 8 interceptions with the Broncos, who started him 15 times for a record of 7 wins and 8 losses.
Justin Fields didn't take off
If the Steelers are 4 wins for only 2 losses, it is above all thanks to their defense. Because Justin Fields, who took advantage of Russell Wilson's injury to play, never really passed the second.
In their last three victories, the Steelers have only scored 20, 13 and 17 points.
Over the first six games of the year, Fields completed 106 of 160 passes, for 1,106 yards, 5 touchdowns and an interception. If it is clean, it does not provide any aerial explosiveness. In fact, his contribution is mainly on the ground, with 55 races for 231 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Legs are no longer really Wilson's strong suit. But the hope is that it reignites a little the flame in the air.
