Steelers’ Justin Fields acknowledges that on-field efficiency hasn’t secured him a spot as QB1

Norman Ray

International Courant

With regards to rumors about which quarterback the Pittsburgh Steelers will begin in Sunday’s sport towards the New York Jets, Justin Fields mentioned it was as much as him to place doubts to relaxation.

And he acknowledged Thursday that he hasn’t accomplished that.

Russell Wilson took first-team reps at observe this week, forcing head coach Mike Tomlin to decide at QB1. Does he trip with Fields, who has led the crew to a 4-2 begin behind probably the greatest defenses within the league?

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Or does he begin Wilson, who was initially introduced in because the beginning quarterback?

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields smiles as he jogs off the sector after a sport towards the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas on Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Picture/John Locher)

“I do not assume I performed properly sufficient to be sincere with you guys,” Fields advised reporters. “If I am sincere with myself, I believe if I performed properly sufficient, there would not be a query of ‘who ought to play and who should not?'”

Tomlin opened the door for Wilson to return. He famous that whereas Fields and the Steelers have been each “actually good at instances” over six weeks, it was “to not be confused with nice.”

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring a speeding landing towards the Las Vegas Raiders in the course of the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Oct. 13, 2024. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/Imagn Pictures)

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Fields was traded to the Steelers from the Chicago Bears and the Bears would make Caleb Williams their starter in his rookie season. Fields threw for 1,106 yards, 5 touchdowns and one interception in 160 makes an attempt this season.

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“I am simply going to do my job,” he mentioned when requested a couple of doable relegation, “whether or not that is enjoying, it is serving to the fellows on the sidelines, telling them what I see (or) serving to Russ when he is on the market .” .”

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up earlier than a sport towards the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Oct. 13, 2024. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/Imagn Pictures)

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The Steelers welcome the Jets to city on Sunday night time.

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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