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Steelers Fans Declare Russell Wilson QB1 over Justin Fields After Last Preseason Game

It sure looks like Russell Wilson is going to be the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 1 starter over Justin Fields.

The veteran quarterback only appeared in the opening series of the team's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions, finishing 2-of-2 for 26 yards while leading the team on a touchdown drive.

But the fact that head coach Mike Tomlin only played him for one series—and Wilson didn't fumble the proverbial bag in that short appearance—had a number of pundits and fans alike believing that the quarterback competition was already decided in his favor:

Fields was solid himself, finishing 3-of-4 in the air for 40 yards while also rushing twice for four yards.