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‘I Think Van Was In’: Justin Fields Disputes His Lone Incompletion To Jefferson In Steelers Debut

Justin Fields completed five passes on six attempts during his Pittsburgh Steelers debut, but he wanted that sixth. He believes that he should have had it, and I think most would agree that he is right. Officials ruled one pass attempt to Van Jefferson incomplete, but he seemed to be in-bounds. The Steelers did not challenge the ruling, making the call of incomplete official.

“I thought he was in-bounds, I’m not gonna lie”, Fields said after the game about the play, via the team’s YouTube Channel. “I think Van was in, yeah.

The throw in question came at 2:21 in the first quarter, the Steelers facing 2nd and 6.