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Drew Allar Shines in Preseason Debut, Accounts for Three Touchdowns in Steelers' 28-9 Win

Strong play increases Allar's chances to earn a roster spot through continued preseason consistency.

Overview

  • Allar finished his first NFL appearance with three total touchdowns and 153 passing yards while helping Pittsburgh beat Green Bay 28-9.
  • Multiple outlets reported Allar completed either 10 of 13 or 11 of 13 passes and threw two passing TDs while adding a rushing score, a discrepancy common in early box scores.
  • Coach Mike McCarthy praised the overall quarterback room after the game and called Allar's night a very good performance even as Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph and Will Howard remain ahead on the depth chart.
  • Thursday's debut amplified social-media reaction about Allar's move from Penn State to the NFL and included viral clips such as a 74-yard completion to rookie Kaden Wetjen.
  • Allar's showing matters because he arrives after a 2025 season-ending knee injury and a draft slide, so evaluators will now judge whether technical fixes and Rodgers' mentorship translate into sustained game-to-game progress.