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Rookie Drew Allar Leads Steelers to 28-9 Win

8/14/2026

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Allar Leads Steelers

Steelers beat the Packers 28-9 on Aug 14, 2026.
Rookie Drew Allar completed 10 of 13 passes for 154 yards, threw two touchdowns and ran for a third.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love completed 3 of 5 passes for 18 yards.
Coach Mike McCarthy debuted as Aaron Rodgers watched from the sideline.
Steelers will host the New York Jets on Aug 21 while roster cuts are due Aug 30.

Summary

Allar Fuels Battle

Allar’s impressive debut heightens the Steelers’ quarterback battle with Will Howard and Mason Rudolph.
Allar credited two weeks of Latrobe preparation and Coach Mike McCarthy’s plan for a confidence boost.
Will Howard completed 7-of-9 for 86 yards in a two-minute drill that ended with a reversed touchdown ruling.
Mason Rudolph, who started, now risks cut or trade as the Aug 30 roster deadline approaches.

History

Historical Context

In 2004, the Steelers drafted Ben Roethlisberger 11th overall, and after injuries to Tommy Maddox and Charlie Batch he became the starter, leading the team to a 13-0 rookie regular-season record and earning Offensive Rookie of the Year. His rapid rise helped Pittsburgh achieve a 15-win season, the first AFC franchise to do so, creating a quarterback model the team continues to chase in 2026.

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Allar Leads Steelers

Steelers beat the Packers 28-9 on Aug 14, 2026.
Rookie Drew Allar completed 10 of 13 passes for 154 yards, threw two touchdowns and ran for a third.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love completed 3 of 5 passes for 18 yards.
Coach Mike McCarthy debuted as Aaron Rodgers watched from the sideline.
Steelers will host the New York Jets on Aug 21 while roster cuts are due Aug 30.

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