The Pittsburgh Steelers have two solid quarterback options on their roster heading into the 2024 regular season. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin might have named Russell Wilson as the team's QB1, but Justin Fields has vowed to fight for his spot.
Ahead of the Steelers' final preseason game of 2024 against the Detroit Lions, let's see whether Russell Wilson will feature in the matchup.
Is Russell Wilson playing today?
Russell Wilson will likely play in today's game against the Detroit Lions. According to Pro Football Network, Wilson is expected to feature in the last preseason outing against the Lions.
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The nine-time Pro Bowler said that he's excited to return to the gridiron, put on pads and do everything else. Coach Mike Tomlin recently said that Wilson and other healthy starters will see action in the Detroit game. However, the Super Bowl XLIII-winning coach did not specify how long Wilson or the other starters would be on the field.
How to watch Steelers vs. Lions live
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions have postseason aspirations entering 2024. They'll face off in their final tuneup game of what looks to be an exciting regular season.
Here's what you need to know about how to watch the game live:
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024
- Live stream: FuboTV and DAZN
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV: NFL Network
- Venue: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
Breaking down the rest of the Steelers' schedule
Following their final preseason encounter, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a September filled with regular-season matchups. They have games against the Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers and Indianapolis Colts.
The Pittsburgh Steelers open October with a home game against the Dallas Cowboys. Their other contests for the month are against the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets and New York Giants. After the Giants' game, the Steelers will embark on a bye week.
Pittsburgh's November schedule includes matchups against the Washington Commanders, Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns. Then, Mike Tomlin's team has a full December with games against the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs. Their last outing of the season is in January, and it's against the Bengals.
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