There were two common prevailing thoughts about the Pittsburgh Steelers going into the 2024 NFL season. One, the back half of the schedule was going to be brutal—and it still is, to a degree. Two, the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh wasn’t going to work out. QB Russell Wilson’s best days were behind him, and Justin Fields just wasn’t good enough to be a starter in the NFL.
Fast-forward to Week 10, and that second thought is looking quite shaky. Fields started the first six games of the season due to Wilson’s calf injury and went 4-2. Then, head coach Mike Tomlin switched to Wilson, and Wilson is now 3-0 as the Steelers’ starter.