Steelers make decision on starting quarterback vs. Raiders

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media on Friday following the team's game this weekend against the Las Vegas Raiders. The biggest question was whether Tomlin would stick with Justin Fields or turn to Russell Wilson to end the Steelers' two-game losing streak.

Tomlin said Wilson is healthy but needs time to “shake off the rust,” so he will be active this week and will be the No. 2 pick, but Fields will get his sixth start. Fields got the Steelers off to a good start, winning the first three games of the season, but was unable to overcome injuries and an inconsistent defense and failed to win either of the final two games.

Fields' future could depend on his performance in Vegas. If he doesn't play well, that rust will come off pretty quickly. If Fields steps up and gets the team back on track, Wilson could remain rusty for a little longer.

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