Falcons fans bracing for Justin Fields after injury to Russell Wilson
NFL fans on Twitter can be a little unhinged at times. On Wednesday, Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts was limited in practice due to a sore hamstring and fans began spinning out of control. Pitts even felt the need to set the record straight about his health for Week 1. "I'll see you all on Sunday," Pitts tweeted in response to the backlash.
The spotlight shifted to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday after quarterback Russell Wilson was limited in practice with a calf injury. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters that Wilson was going to get checked out by doctors. Tomlin previously warned Falcons head coach Raheem Morris to be ready for a Justin Fields package when the teams face off on Sunday.
Now that Wilson is dealing with an injury, fans on Twitter are fully expecting to see Fields in Week 1:
NFL Twitter reacts to Wilson news
When I’m in a “not make the off season dramatic” competition and my opponent is “The Steelers” pic.twitter.com/zid2W1IjCB
— Baku 🐧 (@Mazursky8895) September 5, 2024
I’m telling you a calf for a QB is probably the worst injury you could have…you’re not yourself, you can’t dropback normal, & can’t move out of the pocket which is Russell Wilson’s game. https://t.co/weq9IyX84n
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) September 5, 2024
"Prepare for Justin Fields," Mike Tomlin repeated, a little more ominously this time https://t.co/8iMf1CYFkH
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) September 5, 2024
Not even week one and I’m done with the Russell Wilson experiment. Send Fields out there.
— Josh Haught (@chili6554) September 5, 2024
Falcons defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake on the possibility of playing Justin Fields/the news on Russell Wilson's status:
"It is an interesting scenario. We are definitely ready for all scenarios... They both have positive attributes we have to be ready for."— Crissy Froyd (@crissy_froyd) September 5, 2024
I am very concerned about Russell Wilson. pic.twitter.com/GjrO2khSqR
— Luke Sawhook 🪚🪝 (@lukesawhook) September 5, 2024
Steelers WR Van Jefferson on if Russell Wilson will play Sunday in Atlanta after being limited in practice today: pic.twitter.com/udaNAuDowJ
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) September 5, 2024
Oh man, did not expect this Russell Wilson news. Calf injury is still lingering. #Steelers #NFL
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) September 5, 2024
Aaron Rodgers dealt with calf tightness all last summer…4 plays into the season he tears his Achilles.
Have to imagine The Steelers will be extra careful with Russell Wilson. https://t.co/9EMJt7PjKF— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) September 5, 2024
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons fans bracing for Justin Fields after injury to Russell Wilson
