As the 2024 regular season fast approaches, the anticipation around the NFL is palpable. Fans are eager to see their favorite teams take the field, and most organizations have already settled on a starting quarterback for Week 1. However, the Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping everyone in suspense.
Following their final preseason game, a 24-17 loss to the Detroit Lions, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin chose to keep the starting quarterback decision under wraps. Will it be the seasoned veteran Russell Wilson or the promising young talent Justin Fields? That remains to be seen, as Tomlin revealed that the announcement will be made “at the end of the work week.”
“We’ve got three days of Steelers versus Steelers work and why not do it then?” Tomlin explained his rationale for the delay. “It kind of minimizes the Steelers versus Steelers work when we start making decisions prior to the completion of that. We’ve got ample time to prepare for Atlanta and make whatever decisions or announcements regarding divisional labor or pecking orders and so forth.”
“And so, we will do it at the end of the work week.”
The decision is sure to weigh heavily on the minds of Steelers fans, who are eager to see their team succeed in the upcoming season. With both Wilson and Fields showing promise during the preseason, the competition for the starting role is fierce.
Wilson, who started for the Steelers in their last two preseason games, showed flashes of brilliance in their latest outing against the Lions. Leading the starters on a quick touchdown drive to open the game, Wilson’s performance was a vast improvement from his previous game against the Bills. He completed two out of two passes for 26 yards, including a deep completion to George Pickens on a crucial third-and-long play.
With both quarterbacks making their case for the starting role, all eyes will be on Pittsburgh as they prepare to face off against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. The decision on who will lead the team into battle will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the Steelers’ performance throughout the season. Stay tuned for the latest updates as the Steelers prepare to make their decision at the end of the work week.
