Is Justin Fields playing tonight? Latest on Steelers QB for preseason opener vs. Texans

Justin Fields has been in the news since signing for the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. The quarterback, who previously spent three seasons with the Chicago Bears, is competing with Russell Wilson for the starting spot at Pittsburgh ahead of the 2024 NFL season.

Fans are curious to learn whether Fields will get an opportunity to show his worth in Week 1 of the preseason when the Steelers host the Houston Texans on Friday.

Will Justin Fields play vs. Texans in Steelers' NFL preseason opener?

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields (Source: IMAGN)

Justin Fields will start for the Steelers in their 2024 NFL preseason opener against the Texans, coach Mike Tomlin confirmed earlier this week.

Fields is likely to take most of the snaps against the Texans. Kyle Allen and John Rhys Plumlee are likely to serve as backups in Friday's preseason game.

Tomlin also announced that Russell Wilson will not play because the veteran signal-caller has missed the majority of training camp with a calf injury.

Fields has impressed coach Tomlin in recent weeks, having taken most of the first team reps during training camp in the absence of Wilson. While the Steelers have listed Russell as their starting QB on their depth chart, Tomlin has insisted that there is an open competition for the starting job.

Last season, Fields racked up 3,219 total yards of offense, and 20 touchdowns for the Bears in 13 starts, posting a 5-8 record.

Now, it will be interesting to see how Fields fares with the Steelers.

NFL preseason Week 1: What time does the Steelers vs. Texans game start?

The Week 1 preseason game between the Texans and Steelers is set to commence at 7 p.m. EDT on Friday, Aug. 9. Here are all the details for the matchup:

• Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston Texans
• Stadium: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Date: Friday, Aug. 9
• Start Time: 7 p.m. EDT
• TV Channel: KDKA (CBS) for locals in Pittsburgh and KTRK (ABC) for locals in Houston
• Streaming: NFL Network, ESPN+, or Fubo