Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10
Justin Fields stepped in to lead the Steelers to a 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons with Russell Wilson’s Pittsburgh debut put on hold by a calf injury
By PAUL NEWBERRY
Published - Sep 08, 2024, 06:01 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:28 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — With all eyes on the quarterbacks, Chris Boswell's strong right leg stole the spotlight in the season opener.
Boswell booted six field goals, three of them longer than 50 yards, to account for all of Pittsburgh's scoring as Justin Fields and the Steelers grinded out an 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Fields stepped in after Russell Wilson's debut with the Steelers was put on hold by a calf injury —- getting a big assist from Boswell and a defense that made life miserable for Kirk Cousins in his first game as Atlanta's quarterback.
“Just having a weapon like him on the offensive side of the ball, we only have to get the ball to the 40,” Fields said of Boswell. “It makes our job way easier.”
