Should I drop Justin Fields? Week 7 Fantasy projection for Steelers QB
The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to replace Justin Fields with Russell Wilson at quarterback this week. The AFC North team will clash against the New York Jets on Sunday night in a game that could feature two high-profile debuts.
Fields took the Steelers to a 4-2 record to start the season, but after struggling to find consistency, Mike Tomlin is taking a different approach. Wilson took first-team reps in practice this week, and the team is leaning toward starting him against the New Yorkers tomorrow night.
This decision may impact several fantasy teams, as many managers could drop Fields after this report. Should you do the same? Let's take a look at the possibilities involving the four-year QB.
Should I drop Justin Fields for Week 7 fantasy football?
Justin Fields won't see as many reps as Russell Wilson against the Jets, but Ian Rapoport reports he will also play tomorrow night.
"The #Steelers are planning to start QB Russell Wilson on Sunday, as Wilson is finally healthy. Expect both QBs to play, but Wilson is expected to play the bulk of snaps."
This is promising for fantasy managers hoping to get something from Fields, although he's not likely to produce a lot of points. More than that, considering that Wilson hasn't been consistent since he left the Seattle Seahawks, Fields could be back on the field as QB1 soon.
ESPN ranks Justin Fields as QB31 this week. He's projected to get only one carry for four rushing yards and 0.92 fantasy points. It'll be interesting to see how Mike Tomlin combines him with Russell Wilson. Nobody expects him to be a Taysom Hill type of player for the Steelers, but he could get some reps to try to surprise the Jets defense.
He was held to under 150 passing yards in Weeks 5 and 6, sounding the alarms for fans. He still dominated on the ground, scoring two rushing touchdowns against the Raiders.
Fields said he wasn't playing at his best during the week, and the coaching staff felt the same. Now that Russell Wilson is healthy, Fields is the QB2 again, hoping to have a chance at the starting role soon.
The Steelers are 4-2 ahead of this game, and a win over Aaron Rodgers and Co. would put them in a strong position for the playoffs.