Steelers Weigh 4-QB Roster After 28-9 Win as Allar Throws for 153 Yards
Updated
Updated · NFL.com · Aug 15
Steelers Weigh 4-QB Roster After 28-9 Win as Allar Throws for 153 Yards
3 articles · Updated · NFL.com · Aug 15
Summary
28-9 over Green Bay strengthened Pittsburgh’s case for keeping four quarterbacks, with Will Howard and rookie Drew Allar driving four touchdowns in six non-kneel possessions.
Allar delivered the biggest spark in his NFL debut, completing 10 of 13 passes for 153 yards, two passing TDs and a rushing score, including a 74-yard strike to Kaden Wetjen.
Howard followed veteran Mason Rudolph’s 10-of-11, 93-yard start by going 7 of 9 for 86 yards and leading a two-minute touchdown drive before halftime.
Mike McCarthy praised the young pair’s poise, command of the huddle and response in tough situations, saying both handled their preseason opportunity very well.
The showing mattered because Howard had not thrown a live-game pass since Ohio State’s title win and Allar was coming off an injury-hit final season at Penn State.