‘We Felt Good About It:’ Tomlin Defends Long Third-Down Pass Attempt By Justin Fields

Justin Fields Russell Wilson SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers gave QB Justin Fields seven snaps on offense last Thursday against the Cleveland Browns. It was the most time Fields has seen the field since head coach Mike Tomlin opted for QB Russell Wilson as the starter against the New York Jets.

And Fields did rip off a 30-yard run that eventually led to a Steelers touchdown. But what everyone remembers was a moment late in the fourth quarter. The Steelers were facing a crucial third down while nursing a one-point lead. And rather than Wilson, Fields was under center. And he attempted to find WR George Pickens for the conversion but the ball fell incomplete. The Steelers punted and the Browns…