‘When Does Russell Wilson Come Back?’: Six Field Goals Bails Out Pittsburgh Steelers Offense That Remains Grossly Unintimidating With Backup Justin Fields’ 157 Yards Passing

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Justin Fields’ first start with the Pittsburgh Steelers was uneventful but victorious. As his replacement in Chicago, Caleb Williams, started his Bears career with a dramatic win over the Tennessee Titans, Fields also did his job in an 18-10 road victory over the Atlanta Falcons. If this is the usual performance that the Steelers can expect from Fields, then Mike Tomlin hopes Russell Wilson’s bum calf heals sooner than later. When it was discovered two days ago that Fields would have to start in place of Wilson who is nursing a bad calf, that news hit Steelers Nation to mixed reviews.As Fields struggled to get the offense going early, the chat room on YouTube started heating up.Sky Bortz: “As always Boswell offensive MVP” This was in reference to Pittsburgh Steelers marksman Chris Boswell, who booted six field goals – further proof of Fields’ ineptitude with the ball in scoring territory. Bryden Watts said: “let Russ cook” Double Antondre: “When does Russell Wilson come back? It’s clear that Fields (17-for-23, 156 yards passing) can make some plays, but for the Steelers to compete week in and week out they need a quarterback who can complete more passes and put more points...

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