Much to the chagrin of Steelers fans, Mike Tomlin appears to have made the right call with the quarterback change in Week 7. A Russell Wilson-led Steelers team scored 31 unanswered points to close out the game, finishing with 37 points overall in the contest.
Fans argued that it should be impossible to bench QB Justin Fields, who led the team to a 4-2 record, in favor of a returning Wilson. Fields had helped lift the ‘Steel City’ to a win in Las Vegas last week, and his offense scored 32 points overall. It seemed ludicrous to bench the young athletic quarterback.
However, it was clear to fans in attendance and those of us watching the nationally televised Sunday Night Football game around the world, Wilson is the best option moving forward. The veteran still boasts one of the best deep balls in the league, and his decision-making was flawless in the Steelers’ Week 7 victory.
Wilson’s final stat line: 16-29, 264 passing yards, 3 total TDs
