Steelers Suffer 17-0 Preseason Shutout to Jets as Will Howard Throws 2 Interceptions
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 22
Steelers Suffer 17-0 Preseason Shutout to Jets as Will Howard Throws 2 Interceptions
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 22
Summary
17-0 at Acrisure Stadium marked Pittsburgh's first preseason shutout since a 2016 loss by the same score, with the offense failing to produce behind four sacks allowed.
Will Howard's first career start hurt his bid for the backup job: he went 10-of-15 for 74 yards and threw two interceptions on reads the Jets easily jumped.
Dylan Cook and the offensive line drew fresh concern after another shaky outing, while injured rookie Max Iheanachor remained unavailable despite camp buzz around the right tackle spot.
Elandon Roberts stood out on defense with a fourth-and-two stop, and punter Johnston averaged 50.5 yards on six punts as Pittsburgh's few bright spots came away from the offense.
The loss deepens scrutiny on Mike McCarthy's retooled Steelers in their second preseason game, especially at backup quarterback and along a still-unsettled offensive line.