Justin Fields to start for Steelers as Russell Wilson ailing

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Justin Fields will start for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season opener in Atlanta, the team announced 90 minutes before kickoff on Sunday.

Fields got the nod against the Falcons over Russell Wilson, who was placed on the inactive list as he deals with an ongoing calf issue.

The Steelers brought in the veteran Wilson and Fields, entering his fourth season, to battle to rep