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Russell Wilson to Serve As Backup to Justin Fields for Steelers vs. Raiders

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is set to start over Russell Wilson on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. | Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Justin Fields is set to start for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, with veteran Russell Wilson dressing and serving as Fields's backup, coach Mike Tomlin announced on Friday.

Fields has started every game for the Steelers this season as Wilson has been recovering from a calf injury that he suffered in training camp. Wilson was a full participant in practice this week for the first time this season, but Fields has played well enough to retain the starting quarterback job (for now) in Pittsburgh.

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