Drew Allar Sparks 3 TD Drives in Steelers' 28-9 Preseason Win
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 14
Drew Allar Sparks 3 TD Drives in Steelers' 28-9 Preseason Win
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 14
Summary
Three series produced three touchdown drives for rookie Drew Allar, who went 10-of-13 with a 154.8 passer rating in Pittsburgh's preseason opener.
A 74-yard strike to rookie Kaden Wetjen set up Allar's rushing score, and he followed with touchdown passes to Wetjen and fullback Riley Nowakowski on 89- and 63-yard drives.
Mike McCarthy said the young quarterbacks handled the test well in his first preseason game as Steelers coach, with Mason Rudolph adding a steady 10-of-11 start and Will Howard leading a successful two-minute drill despite "peaks and valleys."
The 28-9 win still exposed issues beyond the quarterback room: Pittsburgh committed 11 penalties for 134 yards, special teams drew seven infractions, and pass protection was uneven.