While the Jets are should have a new face in WR Davante Adams Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he won’t be the only player to make his team debut.
Steelers plan to start veteran QB Russell Wilson for the first time this year now that he is in perfect health, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Although QB Justin Fieldswho led Pittsburgh to a 4-2 record, is also expected to see the field in some capacity in the Week 7 game. Wilson will likely play the majority of snaps.
Wilson, 35, was inactive for all six games of the 2024 NFL season while recovering from a calf injury. He took first-team reps in practice this week, but head coach Mike Tomlin did not commit to naming Wilson as the starter over Fields when he spoke with the media during the week.
Fields completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 1,106 yards with five touchdowns and one interception, in addition to 55 carries for 231 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Despite being tied for the AFC North lead with the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh is ranked 28th in passing yards and 26th in total offense. Tomlin and the Steelers believe Wilson can give the passing game a much-needed boost.
It will be quite a test for the Super Bowl-winning QB, as the Jets defense is ranked second in total yards allowed per game (273.0 yards) and second in passing yards allowed (148.8 yards) .
Wilson is 3-1 in his career against the Jets, but lost last season while with the Denver Broncos, throwing for just 196 yards and two touchdowns. Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich hopes to make it two straight losses for Wilson against NY and earn his first NFL victory.
