Is Justin Fields playing tonight vs. Ravens? Exploring Steelers QB's status for Wild Card Weekend

Justin Fields has been in the spotlight for the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of their wild-card game against the Baltimore Ravens. The quarterback has been the backup to Russell Wilson this season, and fans want to know if Fields will get the nod to play in the first-round playoff game on Saturday.

Is Justin Fields playing tonight vs. Ravens?

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As things stand, Justin Fields is active on the Steelers roster for Saturday's game against the Ravens. The quarterback will be behind Wilson in the pecking order, but Pittsburgh's offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has said that Fields will have a special package to play in the postseason game.

Fields kept away from the injury report during the week. He was a full participant in practice on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Hence, there are signs that Fields could play a critical role for the Steelers when they travel to face Baltimore on Saturday night.

How has Steelers QB Justin Fields performed this season?

Fields has shown his quality in the limited game time that he has seen this season. He started in six games in the opening weeks of the season when Wilson was recovering from injury, and led the Steelers to a 4-2 record.

Fields completed 106 of 161 passes for 1,106 yards with five touchdowns and one interception in the regular season. He also rushed for 289 yards and five touchdowns across 10 games.

Fields has not started a game ever since Wilson got back from his injury. However, the Steelers might use both quarterbacks against the Ravens in their playoff game on Saturday, depending on the situation.

How to watch Steelers vs. Ravens? TV schedule and live stream details for AFC wild card game

The Ravens vs. Steelers postseason game will not be broadcast live on national TV. However, locals in Pittsburgh can watch the match on KDKA-TV, while those in Baltimore can catch it on WMAR (ABC).

The Ravens-Steelers wild-card matchup can be live streamed on Amazon Prime Video, where Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analysis) and Kaylee Hartung (field reporter) will handle the coverage.

• Date: Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. EST
• TV channel: NA on national TV, KDKA-TV (for locals in Pittsburgh) and WMAR (for locals in Baltimore)
• Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
• Venue: M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland