Head coach Mike Tomlin named Wilson as the starter for Sunday night’s Week 7 matchup with the Jets. And despite Fields leading the Steelers to a 4-2 start, Fields’ play wasn’t good enough to hold onto the job. But 4-2 is still 4-2, and that was worth recognizing.

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin boldly decided to sit Justin Fields in favor of Russell Wilson even when his team was sitting at 4-2. Tomlin‘s longtime friend, Jay Glazer, said Tomlin even defied many people in the organization and went ’Lone Ranger. ' when deciding to start Wilson after his calf injury had fully healed.

Entering Week 7, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a 4-2 record with Justin Fields under center. However, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made a bold move when he decided to make the change to Russell Wilson as the team's starting quarterback.