Justin Fields started another week as the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Russell Wilson continues to recover from a calf injury that’s taken longer than expected. During Week 3, Fields took full advantage of the opportunity, delivering a 55-yard pass to gain a significant lead over the Chargers.
Fields’ spectacular pass was caught by Calvin Austin III during the fourth quarter with 7 minutes left on the clock. It came on a 2nd-and-7 play, where Fields trusted his protection, stepped into the pocket, and delivered a perfect throw.
During the win over the Los Angeles Chargers, Justin Fields posted 245 passing yards, his highest yardage so far as the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. To date, he remains undefeated as a starter.
On the other hand, it’s important to remember that Russell Wilson was injured in August, just a couple of weeks before the start of the regular season. The calf injury, initially reported as healed, seems to be stalling his career.
Justin Fields with the Steelers in 2024
Fields’ first game of the season with the Pittsburgh Steelers was against the Atlanta Falcons, an 18-10 victory that helped set the tone for the season. In Week 2, Fields threw his first touchdown as a Steeler to secure a 13-6 win over the Broncos.
The game against the Chargers wasn’t easy, but it was certainly his best performance. In addition to the 245 passing yards, he completed 78.1% of his passes (25/32) with an average of 7.7 yards per attempt, finishing with a passer rating of 96.