Mike Tomlin warned Raheem Morris to prepare for Justin Fields, and well, we certainly hope the Atlanta Falcons chose to heed that warning.
Fields will start today against the Falcons, per multiple reports, and the Falcons now have a very different Steelers offense to prepare for.
Justin Fields will start at QB today for the Steelers. (via @MikeGarafolo) pic.twitter.com/OGaNbxXT4E
— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
The advantage of starting Wilson for the Steelers was twofold: He was the more experienced quarterback, and he was less likely to turn the ball over.