The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a surprising switch at quarterback for their Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets. Despite Justin Fields leading the team to a respectable 4-2 record, the Steelers will start Russell Wilson on Sunday, marking his debut for the team. Wilson, who missed the first six games of the season due to a calf injury, is now fully healthy and ready to take over under center.
Fields has been productive, with five passing touchdowns, one interception, and five rushing scores, but the Steelers’ overall offense ranks 26th in the league, and head coach Mike Tomlin hopes Wilson can spark improvement, particularly in their struggling passing game, which ranks 28th in yards. Fields will still play a role in the game, though Wilson is expected to handle most of the snaps.
This decision makes Wilson the first uninjured starting quarterback in the Super Bowl era to be benched with a 4-2 record or better, according to NFL Research. Wilson, a former Super Bowl champion, struggled during his time with the Denver Broncos but has a solid career record against the Jets, making him an intriguing option for the Steelers.
On the other side, the Jets will start Aaron Rodgers, who reunites with Davante Adams after a trade from the Raiders. The game is expected to be a thrilling one, with both veteran quarterbacks looking to prove they can still lead their teams to success.
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