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In the Steelers' preseason finale against the Detroit Lions, Russell Wilson led the first-team offense to its first touchdown of the preseason before being pulled after just one series. Coach Mike Tomlin's decision to limit Wilson's playtime came after a previous week of struggles. Justin Fields took over and also led a scoring drive, but both quarterbacks showed areas for improvement. Tomlin has yet to officially name a starting quarterback as the team prepares for the regular season.
- Wilson showed promise with a quick touchdown drive but was limited in playtime.
- Fields demonstrated potential but also had mistakes that need addressing.
- Tomlin is taking a cautious approach in naming the starting quarterback.
Russell Wilson | QB
Pickup
Week 1
26 pass yards
1 pass TDs
- Completed both pass attempts for 26 yards, including a key 32-yard completion.
- Led the team to its first touchdown of the preseason in just five plays.
Justin Fields | QB
Pickup
Week 1
1 pass TDs
1 fumbles
- Led a scoring drive with a mix of plays but had a fumble and a sack.
- Showed potential with a touchdown pass but needs to improve consistency.
Cordarrelle Patterson | RB
Breakout
Week 1
31 rush yards
1 rush TDs
- Scored a 31-yard touchdown on a strong run.
- Contributed to the offense with a key touchdown.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Offense showed improvement with a touchdown drive.
- Quarterback competition remains open as Tomlin evaluates performances.
Detroit Lions
- Defeated the Steelers in the preseason finale.
- Showed resilience against a first-team offense.