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QB Justin Fields is keeping it simple. So are the unbeaten Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Fields doesn't want to get involved in any sort of quarterback controversy. One might be coming anyway. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-0 after a 13-6 win over Denver on Sunday. So is Fields for the first time in his career after another four...
Justin Fields wins 2nd straight start as sub for Russell Wilson, leads Steelers past Broncos 13-6
DENVER (AP) — Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers squeaked past the sputtering Denver Broncos 13-6 on Sunday with Russell Wilson reprising his bitter role as sideline spectator in the Mile High City. Wilson’s much-anticipated return to Denver to face the team that replaced...
A QB debate could be brewing in Pittsburgh. Justin Fields wants no part of it
Justin Fields has been around football long enough to understand how this works, especially when you're a quarterback. The player at the top of the depth chart gets hurt. The backup comes in and plays well. Controversy ensues. Noise builds. Sides are chosen. Forgive...
Sean Payton has had Mike Tomlin's number, but the Steelers are seeking 3rd straight win over Denver
Pittsburgh (1-0) at Denver (0-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS BETMGM NFL ODDS: Steelers by 3. Series record: Broncos lead 20-13-1 Against the spread: Steelers 1-0; Broncos 1-0. Last meeting: Steelers beat Broncos 27-19 on Oct....
Russell Wilson's calf injury figures to make his return to Denver with the Steelers just a footnote
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos expect to see Russell Wilson on the sideline in full pads and eye black this weekend, just as he was in the Pittsburgh Steelers' opener at Atlanta despite being inactive with a strained calf. The Broncos (0-1) anticipate facing quarterback Justin...
Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to stick with Justin Fields over an injured Russell Wilson as they get ready for a trip to Denver in Week 2. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the Steelers (1-0) “are preparing as if Justin is going to be our quarterback” with...
Rookie Bo Nix had a difficult debut for Denver and it won't get any easier the rest of this month
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Things won't get any easier for Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix the rest of this month. Mike Macdonald won his debut as Pete Carroll's successor in Seattle with a dominant defense that throttled Nix, the 12th overall pick in the draft, whose...
Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10
ATLANTA (AP) — With all eyes on the quarterbacks, Chris Boswell's strong right leg stole the spotlight in the season opener. Boswell booted six field goals, three of them longer than 50 yards, to account for all of Pittsburgh's scoring as Justin Fields and the Steelers grinded out...
Russell Wilson sits out season opener for Steelers with a calf injury. Justin Fields get the start
ATLANTA (AP) — Russell Wilson's debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to wait. Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowler who signed with the Steelers after being cut loose by the Denver Broncos, was ruled out of the season opener Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons because of a calf...
Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers thought they settled their quarterback competition when coach Mike Tomlin anointed Russell Wilson the starter for Sunday's opener in Atlanta. Turns out, maybe not. The Steelers listed Wilson as “questionable” for Week 1...
