It’s been three weeks since Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson aggravated his calf injury. He has been limited in practice every day since, including today.
Latest Injury Report: Wilson’s Limited Participation
The latest injury report has been released, and once again, Wilson was a limited participant. This news brings to light that Justin Fields will continue to command the field, making his fourth start of the season on Sunday against the Colts in Indianapolis.
Fielding a New QB Star?
And here’s the kicker, folks: if the Steelers win again, the likelihood of them continuing to ride the Fields wave increases. Even though Russ is technically still QB1, we’re potentially watching a dramatic shift right before our eyes.
The Steelers’ strategy of not knee-jerking and flipping the depth chart from Wilson to Fields is pure genius. This gives them the best of both worlds. They’re riding with Fields while having Russ ready to go in case the team needs a spark. Imagine that – it’s like having a little Peruvian “el paquete completo.”
The Delicate Balance: Bench or Play?
If they never officially make Fields the starter, they avoid the awkward moment of benching him when Russ returns to full health. Chévere, right? At some point, it’s going to become crystal clear that Fields is the main man. Reporters will stop asking. The fans will know. Everyone will know.
History Repeats Itself
It happened before, remember? In 1998, Vikings’ Brad Johnson broke his leg in Week 2. Randall Cunningham stepped up and electrified the field. The late Denny Green promised Johnson would play when he was 100 percent. By the time he was, Cunningham was so hot that Green had no reason to revert back. Of course, there was that NFC Championship game, but let’s not open old wounds.
Winning and Strategy
The Steelers are in a win-win situation. If they keep winning, it becomes a non-issue. If they start to struggle, they can pull the trigger and go back to Wilson without technically benching Fields. It’s like having a Peruvian street dog that’s both a fierce guardian and a lovable pet – the best of both worlds.
The Steelers didn’t engineer this stroke of luck. It fell right into their laps, and they’re wisely taking advantage of it. They’re playing a balancing act, positioning themselves to come out on top no matter the challenge.
So, Steelers fans, buckle up! It’s going to be one heck of a ride. Football is emotion, strategy, injury management, and having the right man ready to throw that Hail Mary when needed. And right now, the Steelers are the maestros of this concert.
