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Steelers’ Rookie Drew Allar Leads 28-9 Win Over Packers

8/14/2026

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Allar Leads Victory

Rookie quarterback Drew Allar threw for 153 yards, two passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in the Steelers’ 28-9 win over the Packers.
Allar completed 10 of 13 passes and connected with rookie Kaden Wetjen on a 74-yard catch-and-run that set up his rushing score.
Second-year quarterback Will Howard completed 7 of 9 passes for 86 yards and led a two-minute drive ending with a Lew Nichols 1-yard run.

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Allar Leads Victory

Rookie quarterback Drew Allar threw for 153 yards, two passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in the Steelers’ 28-9 win over the Packers.
Allar completed 10 of 13 passes and connected with rookie Kaden Wetjen on a 74-yard catch-and-run that set up his rushing score.
Second-year quarterback Will Howard completed 7 of 9 passes for 86 yards and led a two-minute drive ending with a Lew Nichols 1-yard run.

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