Justin Fields Crowned QB1 Over Russell Wilson By Steelers Fans Despite Loss vs. Bills

There is a quarterback battle brewing in Pittsburgh.

The Steelers dropped their second preseason game 9-3 to the Buffalo Bills and saw a lack of production from the offensive side of the ball. However, that does not mean their were not any flashes of potential.

While Russell Wilson was accurate throwing the ball, he wasn't very enamoring. He went 8-of-10 for 47 yards and took three sacks. When Justin Fields took over the offense, things clicked a bit more fluently. He went 11-of-17 for 92 yards and looked like he had some more juice in his play.

Fans took to social media to make a case for Fields to be the Steelers Day 1 starter.

Fields spent the last two seasons as the primary starter for the Chicago Bears and it was a mixed bag. He threw for 2,562 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2023 but also tossed nine interceptions and compiled a 5-8 record.

Wilson is much more established and may see a bust in Canton one day, but he is past his prime and may not have the upside of the 25-year-old Fields. He could steer the ship forward, but Fields could take it the furthest.

The Steelers have one more preseason game to figure it out before Week 1. That chance will come Aug. 24 when they face the Detroit Lions.