Russell Wilson only played one series for the Pittsburgh Steelers in his second start of the preseason. But even in limited action, he looked better than in his debut last week. Based on him playing only one series, it appears the Steelers coaching staff has decided he’ll be the starting quarterback for Week 1.
In his first drive against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Wilson completed both of his passes for 26 yards. The highlight was a 32-yard pass down the left sideline to George Pickens. Cordarelle Patterson finished off the drive with a 31-yard run up the middle for a touchdown.
Wilson completed 2-of-2 passes for 26 yards. That was apparently all Steelers coaches needed to see before taking him out of the game. Had he been ineffective, perhaps Wilson would have played more. Yet maybe the plan was to play him for only one series, regardless of his performance.
Justin Fieldstook over on Pittsburgh’s second …