Overview

• Justin Fields delivered an efficient debut, going 16-of-22 for 218 yards with one passing touchdown and adding 48 rushing yards with two scores.
• Tanner Engstrand’s offense showcased a clear identity built on quick-game concepts such as Shallow, four straight early scoring drives, and a 182-yard rushing day.
• A fourth-quarter kickoff fumble by Xavier Gipson and multiple personal-foul and pass-interference penalties set up a rapid Pittsburgh surge capped by a 60-yard game-winner with 1:03 left.
• Despite losing Alijah Vera-Tucker to IR, the reshuffled line allowed one sack as Joe Tippmann played guard, Josh Myers started at center, and rookie Armand Membou held up well against T. J. Watt.
• Allen Lazard was a healthy scratch as Glenn cited getting him up to speed after a shoulder absence, while Tyler Johnson was promoted and Lazard’s short-term role remains uncertain.