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Sean Payton: Broncos Treating Justin Fields ‘Like A Running Back’ This Week

The Pittsburgh Steelers will likely start Justin Fields at quarterback for the second straight week, and Fields’ ability with his legs has the Denver Broncos treating him like a running back. Sean Payton said Friday that’s how the team will defend Fields.

“Obviously, we’re playing someone this week who’s very mobile. So I think when we talk about defending the run, that includes the quarterback this week like a running back,” Payton told reporters via the Broncos’ Twitter account.

Fields ran the ball a lot in Week 1 and was good with his legs, totaling 14 carries for 57 yards against the Falcons last week.