Could Justin Fields See Time With Steelers This Week Vs. Giants?

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a big change last week.

Pittsburgh was 4-2 to begin the season with Justin Fields under center as the team’s starting quarterback. He took over the role as Russell Wilson dealt with a calf injury. Wilson is now back, and he is the team’s starting quarterback. He shined in his team debut last week against the New York Jets.

Wilson won the starting job in camp, and the only reason things changed was because of the calf injury. While this is the case, Fields shined and could have a bright future with the team. Pittsburgh is looking for its sixth win on Monday against the New York Giants and The Athletic’s Dianna Russini suggested there could be packages with Fields.

“When the five-win Steelers host the two-win Giants on Monday Night Football, Pittsburgh will be coming off a prime-time win over the New York Jets in which Russell Wilson led the way as the new starting QB,” Russini said. “Mike Tomlin made the call to roll with Wilson and also made the call not to use backup Justin Fields in a goal-line package against the Jets. That package has been worked on in practice, but will it be deployed this week?

“The Giants’ defense averages 4.42 sacks per game, the most of any team since the 1989 (Minnesota Vikings). Quarterback mobility is going to be key on Monday. Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen coached with Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in Tennessee. The two are good friends and also know — and are prepared for — each other’s tricks.”

This wouldn’t be too shocking. Fields is a much better runner than Wilson. If there is a clear need on the ground, it wouldn’t be too shocking to see Fields get some action. But, Wilson will get the vast majority of the snaps if not all.

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