Justin Fields is facing a race against time to be fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ ‘Monday Night Football’ clash with the New York Giants, leaving Russell Wilson set to start
In the run-up to ‘Monday Night Football’, there has been uncertainty surrounding Justin Fields’ availability for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the New York Giants.
Terry Bradshaw, a devoted supporter of Fields, was caught off guard live on FOX when the news broke. Bradshaw had earlier voiced criticism towards Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin for benching Fields in favour of Russell Wilson following the latter’s return from a calf injury sustained in preseason; this despite Fields steering the team to an encouraging 4-2 beginning.
Wilson is now poised to get additional playtime as Fields grapples with a recent hamstring issue. ‘FOX NFL Sunday’ host Jay Glazer disclosed the situation to Bradshaw and the rest of the panel: “Just got off the phone with Mike Tomlin. He said Justin Fields actually tweaked his hamstring late this week.
“Doesn’t think he’s going to be able to go tomorrow night. He’s not sure yet. Probably going to have to get an MRI after the game, so it’s going to be all Russell Wilson. But this was a game that they’re kind of hoping to use that two-headed quarterback duo out there, but not really going to be able to do it now because of the hamstring.”
Tomlin’s choice of quarterback is being backed internally by both Fields and Wilson, who have made a significant impact on the Steelers roster. “Between Russ and Justin, they’ve always supported each other,” Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward told ‘Not Just Football’.
“The media and people outside the locker room have pitted these guys against each other. They’ve been very supporting of each other, and they’ve made the team the team. That’s all that’s mattered, and I’m appreciative of it. It doesn’t bring any extra drama. They just come in for business and they both come in ready to perform.”
Wilson has also commended the young quarterback and recognised his evident football talent. Fields was traded to Pittsburgh in the offseason after a challenging period in Chicago with the Bears, where he was initially drafted back in 2021.
“Yeah, I think, first of all, Justin [Fields is] such a tremendous football player,” Wilson told the media on Thursday. “For us, it’s really about us winning, and him getting in there and playing ball [and] when and if he does, I know he’ll do great.
“There’s always the different things we talk about. How he gets in there, how we do this, how we do that, if that ever comes up. But I just think the biggest thing is just, it’s all about us together. That’s really how I think about it.”
