The Pittsburgh Steelers are on the road for their final game of the season against the Detroit Lions. Their performance, especially on offense, has been disappointing in the last two games, so this is their last chance to turn things around before the games get serious. A little momentum wouldn’t hurt.

Russell Wilson will start again, with Justin Fields coming in after him. Mike Tomlin talked about balancing this as a warm-up game, but also making sure the guys on the reserve list get their chance, like the old fourth preseason game in the past. How much the reserve players get to play depends on how successful the starting lineups are. Last week, Wilson and Fields weren’t scheduled to play the entire game, but they did because they weren’t getting results.

Will Broderick Jones and the offensive line show signs of improvement? That will be one of the most important things to keep an eye on as the Steelers are still trying to figure out their starting tackle situation between Jones, Troy Fautanu and Dan Moore Jr.

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Those ineligible include TJ Watt, Cameron Heyward, Alex Highsmith and Joey Porter Jr.

Mason McCormick will take over the center position during warmups. He could be the backup center since Nate Herbig is now on the injured list.

With Porter out, Cory Trice Jr. and Darius Rush have a great chance to compete for the job as the best backup cornerback. According to Gerry Dulac, Trice will start.

Russell Wilson was the only captain in the coin toss. He won and chose to receive.

START OF THE GAME

The Steelers start with the ball at the 40-yard line because the kickoff did not reach the landing zone. Great starting position for Wilson and the offense.

1st and 10, Najee Harris up the middle for 5 yards. 2nd and 5, Wilson connected with George Pickens but his elbow was down so he lost 6 yards. 3rd and 11, Wilson to Pickens down the left sideline for 32 yards. That was a great play to get out of 3rd and long.

1st and 10, Cordarrelle Patterson tackled for a loss of two yards on the right side. On the next play, Patterson ran up the middle for 31 yards and a touchdown. Two explosive plays and a quick route to the end zone. 7:0 Steelers.

The kickoff was returned to the 32-yard line. 1st and 10. Hendon Hooker completed to Zonovan Knight for 8 yards, brought down by Elandon Roberts. 2nd and 2. Knight at right end for a gain of 1. 3rd and 1. Shane Zylstra caught the pass for 8 yards, tackled by Patrick Queen.

1st and 10, Nick Herbig sacked Hooker for a loss of 5. 2nd and 15, Hooker was sacked by Keeanu Benton for a loss of 7. 3rd and 22, Herbig’s strip sack was recovered by Dean Lowry. Herbig is in top form this preseason.

Below are all three bags.

Justin Fields has already declared for the game. I think it’s safe to say Wilson is the Week 1 starter. They would have given him more chances if the competition was tough.

1st and 10, Patterson from left tackle for 2 yards. 2nd and 8, Fields completed to Van Jefferson for 5 yards. 3rd and 3, Fields ran for 3 yards to convert.

1st and 10, Fields completes to MyCole Pruitt for 22 yards.

1st and goal, Fields kept the ball himself without gaining any ground. 2nd and goal from inside the 1-yard line, La’Mical Perine made it into the end zone unchallenged. 14:0 Steelers.

The Lions returned the kick 37 yards to the 45-yard line.

1st and 10, Elandon Roberts almost made the tackle for a loss but lost his footing in the backfield. It was a gain of 3 as Herbig and Donte Jackson were in on the tackle. 2nd and 7, Cory Trice Jr. made the tackle for a loss of three. 3rd and 10, incomplete pass. Nick Herbig almost made another sack.

QB John Rhys Plumlee returned the punt 9 yards to the 18.

Isaac Seumalo was taken out of the game, but the lineup remains the same except for the substitution of Spencer Anderson.

1st and 10, Aaron Shampklin from left tackle for 1 yard. 2nd and 9, Shampklin from left end for 5 yards. 3rd and 4, Fields fumbled the snap and was sacked. Fields wasn’t expecting the snap, so it could have been Zach Frazier.

Cameron Johnston punted 51 yards.

1st and 10, Hooker all the way to Zylstra for 1 yard. 2nd and 9, Jefferson through the middle for 4 yards. 3rd and 5, Hooker fought through for 9 yards.

1st and 10, Julius Welschof sacked Hooker for a loss of 7.

END OF 3RD QUARTER 14-0 STEELERS

2nd and 17, Hooker incomplete to Donovan Peoples-Jones. 3rd and 17, Hooker fought his way 6 yards. The punt went 62 yards and turned the field around.

1st and 10 from the 12-yard line, Fields rolled out, stood on his feet and hit Van Jefferson for 12 yards. Jefferson bounced on the play.

1st and 10, Perine found the edge and delivered a stiff arm for a gain of 11.

1st and 10, Fields incomplete to Scotty Miller as the pass bounced off the ground. 2nd and 10, Perine through the middle for 2 yards. 3rd and 8, Fields sacked for a loss of 11 yards. Cameron Johnston’s punt went 51 yards and returned 16 yards to the Detroit 36.

1st and 10, Funk from left tackle for 2 yards, brought down by Montravius ​​Adams. 2nd and 8, incomplete to Zylstra. 3rd and 8, false start. 3rd and 13, Welschof gets another sack!

The punt went 42 yards to the 30-yard line.

Kyle Allen came in as quarterback. The preseason quarterback battle between Wilson and Fields is decided.

1st and 10, Jonathan Ward from right tackle for 3 yards. 2nd and 7, Allen sacked for a loss of 7. 3rd and 14, Allen complete to Scotty Miller for 7 yards. Cameron Johnston’s punt went 53 yards and ran back 14 yards to the Detroit 28.

1st and 10, Hooker incomplete. 2nd and 10, Hooker completed to K. Davis for 9 yards in the middle of the field. 3rd and 1, Funk from right tackle for 1 yard.

1st and 10, Hooker incomplete to Peoples-Jones. 2nd and 10, Funk from right tackle for 10 yards.

1st and 10, Funk is tackled by Isaiahh Loudermilk and loses 1 yard. 2nd and 11, Hooker completes the short middle and gives Williams 17 yards.

1st and 10. Jacob Slade threw an incomplete pass. 2nd and 10. Funk up the middle for 15 yards.

1st and 10, Hooker managed a 19-yard run.

1st and goal, Funk is tackled by Marcus Haynes without gaining any ground. 2nd and goal, Hooker completes to Funk in the flat for a touchdown. 14-7 Steelers.

This time the kickoff takes place outside the field. Kyle Allen and the offense start at the 40.

1st and 10, Allen passes to Scotty Miller for 2 yards.

TWO MINUTE WARNING

2nd and 8. Allen is sacked and recovered by the Lions. A chance to equalize before halftime.

1st and 10. Hooker makes an 18-yard run down the middle with Kiondre Thomas in coverage.

1st and 10, Jefferson runs 7 yards from left tackle. Timeout with just 00:44 left in the half. 2nd and 3, Hooker ran 4 yards out of bounds.

1st and goal, Jefferson through the middle for 3 yards. Detroit timeout. 2nd and goal, Jefferson through the middle for a touchdown. 14-14 even.

END OF 1ST HALF

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