Availability is the best ability. And, simply put, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson hasn’t been available to Mike Tomlin. Short of five snaps ( no targets) versus the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6, Wilson has had a non-existent rookie season, no thanks to an ankle injury sustained during the first week of training camp.

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made the decision by himself to start Russell Wilson against the New York Jets on Sunday night, and it worked out in his favor. The Steelers trailed 15–13 at halftime,

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin boldly decided to sit Justin Fields in favor of Russell Wilson even when his team was sitting at 4-2. Tomlin‘s longtime friend, Jay Glazer, said Tomlin even defied many people in the organization and went ’Lone Ranger. ' when deciding to start Wilson after his calf injury had fully healed.