Steelers insider reveals Mike Tomlin's secret Justin Fields plan for wild card clash vs. Ravens (Credits: IMAGN)
The Pittsburgh Steelers were in a strong position heading into their Week 15 clash against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 15. With a 10-3, they were not only the favorites to win the AFC North but also considered dark horses to finish as the No. 1 or No. 2 seed in the AFC. However, they proceeded to lose four consecutive games, dropping to 10-7, and will now start their playoff journey on the road.
During those four games, the Steelers' offense averaged only 14.3 points per game. If they continue to play as poorly as they did during that spell against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium during Super Wild Card Weekend on Sunday, their season is likely to end early.
However, Pittsburgh Post Gazette's Joe Starkey believes they won't. In his weekly Q-and-A, a fan asked the columnist how short a leash quarterback Russell Wilson would have in the game against the Ravens. Starkey suggested coach Mike Tomlin already has a contingency plan in place if Wilson doesn't play well and won't shy away from benching the veteran in favor of quarterback Justin Fields.
