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The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced that Russell Wilson will be the starting quarterback for the upcoming season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite a calf injury that limited his participation in training camp, Wilson's performance during the preseason secured his position over Justin Fields, who will serve as the backup. Both quarterbacks had competitive preseasons, but Wilson's experience and efficiency in limited snaps gave him the edge.
- Russell Wilson's experience and preseason performance led to his selection as the starting QB.
- Justin Fields will back up Wilson after a solid preseason showing.
Russell Wilson | QB
Pickup
Week 1
73 pass yards
00- Wilson has been named the starting quarterback despite a calf injury.
- He led the first-team offense to a scoring drive in the preseason.
Justin Fields | QB
Trade
Week 1
199 pass yards
00- Fields had a strong preseason but will serve as the backup.
- He showed good accuracy and led a scoring drive.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- The Steelers are banking on Wilson's experience to lead the team effectively.
- With Fields as a backup, they have a solid contingency plan at quarterback.