The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently 3-1 for the season, but suffered their first loss in a close 27-24 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Justin Fields showcased an impressive second-half performance, leading the team on three consecutive touchdown drives. He managed to rush for two touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth, bringing the Steelers back from a 17-0 deficit and putting them in a position to win.
Looking ahead to Week 5 where the Steelers will face the Dallas Cowboys, head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned that he anticipates quarterback Russell Wilson to have a more active role in practice this week. Despite this, Tomlin confirmed that he is still preparing for Fields to start in Week 5 with a simple two-word response: “I am.”
In his Week 4 performance, Fields threw for 312 yards and rushed for 55 yards, achieving a milestone that hasn’t been seen in the Steelers since Kordell Stewart in 2001. Fields currently ranks 13th in the NFL for EPA per play, surpassing players like C.J. Stroud and Patrick Mahomes.