In an unexpected turn of events, Justin Fields is set to take the starting quarterback position for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their upcoming home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. This announcement came from Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during his weekly press conference on Tuesday.

With Russell Wilson still dealing with a lingering calf injury, the Steelers are preparing a game plan that features Fields at the helm. Tomlin emphasized that they will continue to monitor Wilson's progress throughout the week but for now, their focus is on Fields.

Wilson has been inactive for the first two games of the season as he aggravated a calf injury that initially occurred just before training camp. In his absence, Fields, who was acquired by Pittsburgh in the offseason as a former first-round pick, has stepped up and led the team to a perfect 2-0 start.

While the Steelers' formidable defense has played a significant role in these wins, Fields and the offense have shown promise. Fields has been impressive, completing nearly 70 percent of his passes without any turnovers. In the season opener against Atlanta, he orchestrated six scoring drives, and in their recent victory over Denver, he connected with Darnell Washington for a touchdown pass in the first quarter.

Pittsburgh's 2-0 start, with both wins coming on the road, is a significant achievement for the franchise. It is the first time since 1999 that the team has accomplished such a feat.

As the Steelers prepare to take on the Chargers, all eyes will be on Fields as he looks to continue his solid performance and lead the team to another victory. The Steelers' coaching staff and players are fully backing Fields and are readying themselves around his abilities, showing confidence in his readiness to lead the team.

The status of Wilson's recovery remains uncertain, and for now, the focus is firmly on Fields and his potential impact as the starting quarterback. The Steelers are determined to stay in the present and not waste time on hypothetical situations.

As the Sunday matchup approaches, both fans and analysts will be anxiously watching to see how Fields performs as the new leader of the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense.