Is Justin Fields playing today? Latest on Steelers QB for Week 3 preseason vs. Lions

Modified Aug 24, 2024 13:31 GMT

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Justin Fields has been in the spotlight since joining the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. The quarterback has featured in both of Pittsburgh's preseason games this month, making cameos against the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills.

Now, fans are keen to know whether Fields will play in the Steelers' preseason finale against the Detroit Lions on Saturday.

Is Justin Fields playing today vs. Lions?

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields (Source: Imagn)

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Justin Fields will play against the Lions at Ford Field on Saturday. He is listed as active on the Steelers' roster.

Pittsburgh will start with Russell Wilson at Detroit, but Fields is expected to replace the veteran signal-caller later in the game for some reps.

Earlier this week, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he plans to give his starters one last tuneup against the Lions before the regular season. Tomlin also explained that he would give players fighting for roster spots one final chance in the preseason finale.

In the Steelers' preseason opener against the Texans, Fields completed five of six passes for 67 yards in their 20-12 loss. He then made 11 of 17 passes for 92 yards against the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh's 9-3 defeat on Aug. 17.

Now, it will be interesting to see how Fields fares in the preseason finale against the Lions on Saturday.

NFL preseason Week 3: How to watch Steelers vs. Lions live?

The Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions Week 3 preseason game will not be televised on national TV. However, locals in Pittsburgh can catch the matchup on KDKA (CBS/2), while fans in Detroit can watch it on WJBK (FOX/2).

Fans can also livestream the contest on the NFL Network, ESPN+ or Fubo. Here are all the details on the Steelers-Lions game:

Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions
Stadium: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
Date: Saturday, Aug. 24
Start Time: 1 p.m. ET
TV Channel: KDKA (CBS/2) for locals in Pittsburgh and WJBK (FOX/2) for locals in Detroit
Streaming: NFL Network, ESPN+, or Fubo

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