“[Russell Wilson] is in consideration this week. We’ll see the place that leads us,” he stated.

Tomlin later added: “I am going to acknowledge that Russ proved his well being final week, and we’re wanting arduous at him this week. It’s up for consideration.”

Fields has began the primary six video games of the season, serving to the Steelers to a 4-2 begin however the offense has been inconsistent, significantly by means of the air. Previously two weeks, Fields has thrown for fewer than 150 yards and accomplished fewer than 60 p.c of his passes. The twin-threat has accomplished most of his harm along with his legs, together with two touchdowns in Sunday’s win over Las Vegas.

“Justin has been actually good, and we have been good at occasions, however to not be confused with nice,” Tomlin advised reporters on Tuesday when requested why Fields had not accomplished sufficient to be named starter regardless of a 4-2 report.

“This can be a aggressive league, man. We’re attempting to place ourselves to be that group, and we have got a participant with expertise, who hadn’t have a possibility to play, so we will discover these issues. Typically it would not have something to do with what Justin has accomplished or has not accomplished. Justin has been an asset to us. Final week, for instance, his potential to make the most of his legs by design and by advert lib was a significant factor of that recreation. He rushed for 50-plus yards and two touchdowns. … We’re appreciative of that. We’re appreciative of how he is taken care of the ball. However we’re simply taking a look at the entire individuals at our disposal. The identical manner we do at any place.”

The query for Tomlin is whether or not he believes shedding the dynamic dashing factor Fields supplies may be value it if Wilson can deliver extra to the passing assault. It is also attainable the Steelers might make the most of each QBs Sunday evening towards the Jets, one thing that Tomlin didn’t rule out on Tuesday.