Game StatusRussell Wilson is inactive for Week 3 and will play as the third quarterback.
Quarterback Justin Fields Pittsburgh Steelers Starting quarterback. Fields helped the Steelers to a 2-0 start in 2024 and while he hasn't lit up the stat sheet, he's been efficient and hasn't lost the ball. Russell Wilson is questionable after missing the first two games with a calf injury. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero,.
The Steelers are considering Wilson's injury on a week-to-week basis, but there will certainly be no pressure to remove Fields from the starting lineup. Wilson continues to progress but remains limited in practice. Head coach Mike Tomlin said last week:“We're gearing up with Justin and we're going to maintain that mindset until something happens.”
Through the first two weeks, Fields has effectively led Arthur Smith's offensive line. Denver BroncosFields only completed 13 passes for 117 yards, but he didn't lose the ball and avoided any negative plays.
Russell Wilson's injury status
Wilson is questionable heading into Sunday's game for the third straight week. Los Angeles ChargersWilson is recovering from a calf injury, but with the Steelers now 2-0, there's no rush to insert the quarterback into the starting lineup.
How will Russell Wilson's injury affect fantasy football?
Through two weeks, the Steelers offense was not fantasy friendly. In PPR leagues, George Pickens is WR42 and Najee Harris is RB30. But Pickens has had his chances. Last week, he had a 51-yard catch and touchdown waived for a penalty. It's only a matter of time before Pickens and Fields have good chemistry on the field and it shows in the box score. The Los Angeles Chargers have the second-best defense, but the two offenses they faced were Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers.
Will Justin Fields be listed as a Steelers quarterback in fantasy football?
If Justin Fields is still available on waivers, fantasy football managers should be interested in acquiring him. The Steelers are 2-0 through two weeks, so there's no pressure on Tomlin or Smith to make a quarterback change. Wilson's injury is legitimate, but the Steelers could continue to use it as an excuse to use Fields more on offense. If Fields continues to produce, the Steelers may continue to use him as a starter going forward.
The fantasy numbers aren't there yet for Fields. He's currently QB24 and finished as the 24th best quarterback in Week 2. But it seems like it's just a matter of time before Fields has a big performance. His athleticism is great. It might not happen this week because the Chargers defense is tough, but the Steelers' next three opponents are Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboysand the Raiders.
