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The Pittsburgh Steelers will have another different quarterback rotation heading into Monday night’s showdown with the New York Giants. Russell Wilson will be the starter and Kyle Allen will be the primary backup. Justin Fields, who was ruled out due to a hamstring issue, will serve as Pittsburgh’s emergency quarterback.
Fields, who started Pittsburgh’s first six games and helped the Steelers to a 4-2 start, did not practice last week. He would only play Monday night if Wilson and Allen have to leave the game with injuries.
Wilson started the season as Pittsburgh’s emergency quarterback after aggravating a calf injury before the Steelers’ season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He was promoted to No. 2 and ultimately started in last week’s 37-15 win over the Jets.
Wilson had a successful debut with the Steelers, scoring three total touchdowns and setting the record for most passing yards (264) by a starting quarterback in his Steelers debut.
Wilson faces a difficult task against a Giants defense that ranks among the NFL’s top in third-down efficiency. New York’s defense is led so far by defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence, who has nine sacks already this season.
