The Pittsburgh Steelers could get quarterback Justin Fields back against the Kansas City Chiefs. After suffering an abdominal injury against the Philadelphia Eagles, Fields was running on the field on Monday, and after another limited practice on Tuesday, he was listed as questionable.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs are about to engage in a Christmas Crunch of games ... along with the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans - who go later today - playing a third contest in the span of just 11 days.
Pittsburgh Steelers await Justin Fields' recovery with the goal of having him available to come off the bench for starting quarterback Russell Wilson in the 2024 NFL Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are just hours away from playing their third game in the past 11 days, like the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs,
The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to turn things around after suffering back-to-back losses. But doing just that is going to be easier said than done, with the reigning and two-time defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs visiting the Steelers this coming Christmas on Wednesday.
If that is indeed the case, Kyle Allen would be in line to serve as the Steelers' No. 2 signal-caller behind Russell Wilson. Rapoport notes that Fields could serve as Pittsburgh's emergency third quarterback Wednesday and might be able to return to action next Sunday against Cincinnati.
Justin Fields’ absence cements a favorable draft pick outcome for the Steelers, turning a conditional trade into a clear win.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly set to get a key player back in the lineup for their Christmas Day matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, and
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (abdominal) was limited at Monday’s practice, the first session for the club heading into Wednesday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Fields (abdomen) is questionable to suit up against the Chiefs on Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Fields missed last Sunday's matchup against Baltimore due to an injury to his abdomen, but he could return to face Kansas City on Wednesday after logging a limited practice session Tuesday.