Russell Wilson booed by Steelers fans during season debut

Pittsburgh Steelers fans did not give Russell Wilson the warmest welcome in his season debut Sunday against the New York Jets.

The Steelers trailed 7-3 and had 2nd-and-8 at its own 38 at the end of the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Wilson began the second quarter with two brutal incompletions that led Pittsburgh to punt on fourth down.

Steelers fans showered Wilson with boos after watching the veteran QB miss two open receivers.

However, Wilson did redeem himself before the halftime break. The nine-time Pro Bowler closed the second quarter with a touchdown pass to George Pickens — Wilson’s first in a Steelers uniform.

Wilson went 8/17 for 145 yards and 1 touchdown in the first half of his Steelers debut.

Wilson missed Pittsburgh’s first six games with a calf injury. With Wilson on the sidelines through Week 6, backup QB Justin Fields led the Steelers to a 4-2 record.

There was understandably some debate about whether or not the Steelers should stick with Fields or make the switch to Wilson. Head coach Mike Tomlin may have gone rogue with the decision to plug in Wilson against the Jets.

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