Justin Fields will start as quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, replacing Russell Wilson, who is sidelined with a calf injury. Wilson, who was named the starter out of training camp, aggravated his injury during practice, making him questionable for the game. Fields, acquired from the Chicago Bears for a conditional 2025 sixth-round pick, has shown readiness through preseason reps and is looking forward to playing in his home state of Georgia. The Steelers coaching staff must decide whether to continue with Fields if he performs well or revert to Wilson once healthy. This uncertainty has created a quarterback controversy that has persisted throughout the summer.