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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is dealing with a calf injury that he aggravated recently. As he prepares for the Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Wilson is taking a day-by-day approach to his recovery. If he is unable to play, Justin Fields is set to take over as the starter. Wilson was named the starting quarterback for the Steelers after a competitive training camp, where he edged out Fields despite the latter's mobility advantage.
- Russell Wilson's status for Week 1 is uncertain due to a calf injury.
- If Wilson cannot play, Justin Fields will start against the Falcons.
- Wilson was named the starting QB after a competitive camp despite injury setbacks.
Russell Wilson | QB
Injury
Pickup
Week 1
- Wilson is taking a day-by-day approach to his calf injury.
- He was named the starting quarterback despite recent injury concerns.
Justin Fields | QB
Pickup
Week 1
- Fields is next in line to start if Wilson is unable to play.
- He has superior mobility compared to Wilson.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- The Steelers are facing uncertainty at the quarterback position heading into Week 1.
- Wilson's performance could determine his stability as the starter moving forward.
Atlanta Falcons
- The Falcons will prepare for either Wilson or Fields as their opponent in Week 1.