To say Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had a lot of scrutiny on him when the Steelers took to the field against the New York Jets on Sunday night was an understatement. He decided to insert QB Russell Wilson into the starting lineup. That meant Justin Fields, who was 4-2 as the Steelers’ starter, went to the bench.
But by all appearances, the move paid off. The Steelers overcame another slow start offensively and won going away 37-15. Wilson threw for two touchdowns, ran for another, and did not turn the ball over. He also set the franchise record for most passing yards in a debut.