Mike Tomlin: Russell Wilson will start preseason matchup vs. Bills

Steelers QB Russell Wilson will start his first game in the Black and Gold versus the Bills.

Following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ joint practice with the Buffalo Bills, Mike Tomlin previewed what to expect Saturday night: The chief most being, barring a setback, Russell Wilson getting his first start in the Black and Gold. Preseason or not, it’s history in the making.

Wilson was sidelined for the first game of the preseason with a calf injury, with Justin Fields getting the nod in Pittsburgh’s preseason opener against the Houston Texans. He was 5-of-6 for 67 yards but lost two fumbles after poor center-to-quarterback exchanges.

We expect the competition to bring out the best in Wilson in Pittsburgh’s final preseason home game. Since returning to practice on a limited basis on July 30, he’s had ample time to ramp up. Hopefully, Wilson will give Steelers Nation and the NFL a good glimpse of what to expect when the games mean something.

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