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There might not be a fanbase more rabid and more loyal in all of professional sports than the Pittsburgh Steelers. Former Steelers offensive lineman Willie ...

According to Colon it was a 1:00 pm service and the Steelers had an afternoon kickoff. Colon described a time when he was playing for the Steelers and on IR. He was attending an area church service and was of course surrounded by Steelers fans. Colon said the Padre announced it was almost game time and they had to wrap it up early and the congregation was all on board with cutting church short for the Steelers.

Chase Claypool, WR; Benny Snell Jr., RB; Diontae Johnson, WR; Kevin Dotson, LG; Zach Gentry, TE; Derek Watt, FB; Montravious Adams, DT; Alex Highsmith, ...

None should be expected to play against the Seahawks. - T.J. Watt, LB - Alex Highsmith, LB

Both the Seahawks and Steelers will embark on new eras at quarterback. Geno Smith and Mitchell Trubisky, respectively, have an early edge to start.

Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Trubisky signed with Pittsburgh in March to a two-year deal and has been competing with Mason Rudolph and first-round draft pick Kenny Pickett. Head coach Pete Carroll said Tuesday that Smith has taken an early lead in the position battle and will start Saturday, though Carroll did add that both Smith and Lock would get equal reps with the starting receivers.

Look for undrafted free agent Jaylen Warren and other camp phenoms to get plenty of opportunities to shine in the preseason.

Expect to see a lot of Derrek Tuszka and Delontae Scott against the Seahawks. Tuszka played in 15 games last season and registered two sacks. It’s between Kendrick Green and Kevin Dotson. If Green wins the starting job at left guard, that would be good news for J.C. Hassenauer, a veteran who can be the top interior backup at center and guard. Twins Carlos and Khalil Davis along with veterans Chris Wormley and Henry Mondeaux need strong performances in the preseason games to earn a job. It’s one of the deepest positions on the team, which means competition will be fierce for the backup positions. You get those guys in the stadium and you get the chance to see their second effort and the things that you do in game circumstances. Tomlin has taken notice of his play this summer and Saturday is another opportunity for him to impress. McFarland has been better in his third camp, using his speed to get to the perimeter and make plays while Teague has impressed as a hard, between-the-tackles runner. There are a number of different directions the Steelers can go after that. Well, Trubisky has taken most of the snaps with the starters in practices and will play with the first-team offense Saturday afternoon when the Steelers play their first preseason game against Seattle. Tomlin hasn’t officially named Trubisky the starter, but the reps tell the story. He spent most of last season on the Steelers’ practice squad. But perhaps the most impressive back in camp so far has been Jaylen Warren, an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma State. Warren might be small, but he hits the hole hard and is decisive with his reads. Here is a look at the some roster battles entering Saturday’s game:

The preseason is the main stage of roster competitions and lots of jobs are won and lost in those few games. This year the Steelers only have three preseason ...

We need to see that the efforts to follow that plan worked, and the Steelers have built a team that can execute the coaches vision for this team. We aren’t going to be able to see how well that plan is going to work until the season is underway and real games are being played. We need to see that the plan is functioning. We need to see quarterbacks that can run Matt Canada’s offense, we need to see more rushing options emerge. I want to see that Blitzburgh is alive and well and the Steelers are real threats to continue their run of leading the league in sacks even with Keith Butler stepping away. I want to see the kind of disguised aggressiveness that was a big part of the Steelers pass rush for decades. We need to see the return of Tyson Alualu, the addition of Larry Ogunjobi and DeMarvin Leal, and the growth of Isaiahh Loudermilk pay off in terms of winning the line of scrimmage. The Steelers have a lot of depth and few spots that you could argue are locked down in their secondary. I don’t need to see exciting plays right off the bat, sure I’d love to see explosive plays, but what I need to see is execution and smart football. I doubt I have to tell anyone reading this that the Steelers were bad at running the ball and stopping the run in 2021. More than just success, I want to see the mentality in place that they are going to run the ball effectively. This year the Steelers only have three preseason games to gather the information they need to finalize their depth chart and build their 53-man roster.

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Still, Rudolph seems like the longest shot of the three to win the starting job. Tomlin hasn't said whether the rotation will change in preseason Week 2. Despite that characterization, Pickett was No. 3 on the initial Steelers quarterback depth chart of the 2022 preseason. Tomlin not only likes Rudolph's approach, but he also noted in his August interview with CBS Sports that Rudolph "throws a really good deep ball." He has praised the veteran at times in the offseason. Coach Mike Tomlin indicated in a recent interview that Trubisky, Pickett and Rudolph are all making a case to be the No. 1 QB. So, there were a lot of things about him that was attractive to us. As Tomlin indicated, Pickett wasn't guaranteed to be the team's starter despite being a first-round pick. "One of the things that was very evident about Kenny being next door is he's just a ridiculous competitor," Tomlin told Rich Eisen on NFL Network's Day 3 coverage of the 2022 draft. Here's what to know about the state of the Steelers' preseason quarterback battle between Trubisky, Pickett and Rudolph. Injuries had sapped his throwing power and most of his mobility by the end of his career, and that made it hard for him to be anything other than a dink-and-dunk quarterback. Pickett was a four-year starter for the Panthers, so Tomlin and Co. got an up-close look at him.

The New York Jets have found themselves in an untimely situation as they now try to find a replacement at quarterback. Zach Wilson limped to the sideline in ...

Why couldn't he do the same in New York? His asking price is rather low, and maybe, the Jets are the team that will be looking. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping their quarterback competition alive, but giving the answers to the test before it's handed out.

While it comes as little surprise for a preseason opener, seven Pittsburgh Steelers' players will not play in tonight's game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Running back lines will be thin with Harris and Snell out while rookie Mataeo Durant missed the team’s last two public practices. Damontae Kazee figures to replace Fitzpatrick at WR while Isaiahh Loudermilk will see base RDE snaps in Heyward’s place. Kenny Pickett will close out the game.

With just under an hour until kickoff, the Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Seattle Seahawks at the newly named Acrisure Stadium. Both teams are entering.

Tre Norwood in coverage on the incomplete pass on 1st down. On 3rd and goal, Mason tried to force the ball into a crowded area and it fell incomplete. Jaylen Warren with the carry on 2nd down for a few yards. 2nd and goal, Warren punched through the scrum for a short gain. On 2nd, he punched it up the middle for a gain of 5 and a new set of downs. Mason Rudolph made a poor decision throwing a pass in heavy coverage, but the defender dropped the interception. Travis Homer was wide open underneath on the dump off for a gain of 25. Mason Rudolph lofted it up to George Pickens with a perfect throw to the corner. Ahkello Witherspoon and Devin Bush in on the tackle on 1st down. McFarland Jr. bounced the run to the outside for a big Steelers first down. The Steelers defense letting up a couple big plays on their first two chances. If you are new to the Steelers Depot game blogs, you can scroll down to the comment section to join in on the discussion with other Steelers fans.

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The scoring drive went 81 yards in 17 plays and took 8:22 off the clock. The Myers extra point is good for a score of 17-10 Steelers. The scoring drive went 61 yards in nine plays and took 1:27 off the clock. Pittsburgh took possession from the seven and went three-and-out, losing five yards in the process. The scoring drive went 57 yards in eight plays and took 3:49 off the clock. Drew Lock began the second half at quarterback for the Seahawks, and hit Melton on 1st and 10 for 39 yards to the PIT 34. Seattle took back over at its own 45 but quickly crossed midfield with a Lock-to-Fuller pass to the PIT 46. The drive went 23 yards in three plays and took 1:32 off the clock. The Steelers returned the kickoff 16 yards to their own 16. Homer ran for 10 yards to the Pittsburgh 18 on 1st and 10. Homer then ran up the middle for 16 yards to the Pittsburgh 28 as time expired in the first quarter. Mitch Trubisky began the game hot for the Steelers with a 9-yard completion to George Pickens on 2nd and 1 from their own 19. Wilson, of course, was traded to the Denver Broncos in March for a variety of draft picks and other players.

The Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing a jam-packed weekend of preseason football, as these two clubs are going head-to-head for their ...

Seattle's offense moved quickly down the field with Lock leading the way and they cap it off with a touchdown. Geno for SIX ❕— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) #GoHawksx @GenoSmith3 pic.twitter.com/hQ5GzOWVEt August 14, 2022 Halftime from Pittsburgh— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) #GoHawksx #SEAvsPIT pic.twitter.com/8cKzcAi92m August 14, 2022 🔒— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) pic.twitter.com/HEdrNVzFsG August 14, 2022 Puttin' in work— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) @GenoSmith3💪 #SEAvsPITx @budlight pic.twitter.com/fFruzEe9h8 August 14, 2022 Smith also conducted a strong 61-yard touchdown drive with fewer than two minutes to play before halftime. TOUCHDOWN— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) @DallasDeejay‼️ pic.twitter.com/RgzZTR5ReZ August 14, 2022 That allowed Pittsburgh to begin the game on a 14-0 run. TD‼️— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) @Nunless2 pic.twitter.com/6ZGethCpR6 August 14, 2022 The Seahawks and Steelers are halfway through their preseason opener. NFL+: https://t.co/C6T9f39EAk pic.twitter.com/6a6WDHuHVA August 14, 2022 🎙— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) pic.twitter.com/S7PnMB6y0e August 14, 2022

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It didn't long in preseason for new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky to impress. Trubisky came out of the gate quick, marching the Steelers ...

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their second injury of their preseason opener, with cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon leaving the field with the ...

Seahawks The team later announced he suffered a shoulder injury and his return is questionable. Witherspoon stayed down on the field after a play with five minutes left in the first quarter.

First the Steelers saw reserve safety Karl Joseph go down with an ankle injury. Then starting cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon was shaken up on a big hit and ...

This leaves the Steelers secondary pretty thin for the second half. First the Steelers saw reserve safety Karl Joseph go down with an ankle injury. Then, at the end of the first half, another reserve safety, Damontae Kazee went off with an undetermined injury.

Kenny Pickett is old hat at throwing touchdown passes at Acrisure Stadium as one of the most decorated quarterbacks in Pitt history.

Later, he found Warren for 10 yards to set up the scoring play, showing a nice connection with the Oklahoma State product. Re-watch our win on NFL+: https://t.co/C6T9f39EAk pic.twitter.com/Tien2QWKvE August 14, 2022 NFL+: https://t.co/C6T9f39EAk pic.twitter.com/6a6WDHuHVA August 14, 2022

In about two and a half hours the Seahawks will kick off their 2022 campaign, opening their preseason schedule on the road against the Steelers.

In about two and a half hours the Seahawks will kick off their 2022 campaign, opening their preseason schedule on the road against the Steelers. A short time ago, the team shared a video preview of today’s matchup with Pittsburgh. Watch. In about two and a half hours the Seahawks will kick off their 2022 campaign, opening their preseason schedule on the road against the Steelers.

The Steelers will be without running back Benny Snell Jr. (knee), fullback Derek Watt (shoulder), guard Kevin Dotson (ankle), wide receiver Anthony Miller ( ...

Seahawks The Steelers' entire depth chart is available here. The Steelers will run with Anthony McFarland, Jaylen Warren, Master Teague and Mataeo Durant at running back.

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers utilized all three quarterbacks and saw their first-round rookie lead a game-winning drive in his first ever game on ...

On third down, Cody White caught a two-yard pass for a first down. Pickett escaped the pocket on first down, utilizing a block from Mataeo Durant to rush four yards. Kenny Pickett took over for the Steelers in the second half and matched Lock's drive. The extra point brought the Seahawks within a touchdown. The Steelers made a switch at quarterback, putting Mason Rudolph in with a little under five minutes remaining. Mitch Trubisky needed no time to lead his team to a touchdown, completing 3 of five passes for 47 yards on a 55-yard drive.

George Pickens and other Steelers received showed out against the Seahawks.

In the third quarter, Sims took a jet sweep and ran 38 yards to set up another touchdown. Depth behind Watt and Highsmith is one of the biggest issues facing the Steelers over the next few weeks before the regular season begins. Luckily for Moore, Rudolph recovered, and the Steelers scored on the drive. Sims returned a punt 38 yards to set up the second touchdown. McFarland, a fourth-round pick in 2020, had 56 yards on seven carries, including a 24-yard run on the first drive of the game. He had three catches for 47 yards and a touchdown.

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And he got into the game ahead of Master Teague. But he did little with the chance. On the plus side, the Steelers’ DBs were active and aggressive. He missed the back half of this week’s set of practices with an unknown injury. I wrote that above paragraph before the Steelers’ final drive, Pickett leading the Steelers downfield and connecting with Tyler Vaughns for the game-winning score. Kenny Pickett – Thought all the quarterbacks looked solid tonight to varying degrees but Pickett was good in his NFL debut. Norwood has been used as the dime defender in training camp and his man-cover ability is getting him a spot on the field this year, especially with some other injuries in that DB room. A path to the 53 will be tough but he’s setting himself up to still land on the practice squad as insurance behind Gunner Olszewski. He’s best against the run and when asked to play underneath routes, including a third down stop on a slant over the middle. He kicked things off with a 38 yard punt return left side and followed things up on a quick jet run right side for 38 yards, creating in open field. Steven Sims – Sims is a small/speed guy and someone who needs to make plays in open grass. Haeg should easily be the team’s swing tackle and a stopgap option should a starter miss a game or two. Tre Norwood – Norwood was strong in the red zone in this game with multiple end zone breakups.

Kenny Pickett's first drive as a Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback took place in the third quarter on Saturday against the Seattle Seahawks.

Pickett wears gloves on both hands. And despite the game being in August, Pickett wears them year-round … on the field, we trust. And to add the perfect flourish, Pickett found Connor Heyward for a 2-point conversion to give the Steelers a 25-17 lead.

Veteran quarterback Mitch Trubisky made a great first impression. Rookie wide receiver George Pickens did, too. As did rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett.

He broke another tackle on the way to a 15-yard gain on second-and-10 from the Seahawks' 34 but fumbled at the end of the run (wide receiver Miles Boykin recovered). the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium Trubisky finished 4-for-7 for 63 yards and a touchdown in his two series of work. Seattle tied the game at 25-25 with 13:22 left in regulation on a 17-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Drew Lock to running back DeeJay Dallas and a two-point pass from Lock to running back Travis Homer. That march stalled at the Seattle 3 and the Steelers settled for a 21-yard field goal from kicker Nick Sciba and a 17-3 lead at the conclusion of a 17-play possession that covered 81 yards in 8:22. Pickens, drafted on the second round out of Georgia, caught a pass from Trubisky for a 9-yard gain on the first play of the preseason, and then a 26-yard fade from quarterback Mason Rudolph for a touchdown that finished off the Steelers' third possession.

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Rudolph used 17 plays and nearly nine minutes to lead the Steelers to the 3-yard line on his second drive. Trubisky was backed up to his 10-yard line to start the game, but he responded by leading the Steelers on a seven-play, 90-yard drive in less than three minutes. Rudolph ended the half, going 9 of 15 for 93 yards and a score. “They did the informal things associated with the position from a leadership and communication standpoint. Rudolph recovered his own fumble and was sacked on his first snap, but he tossed a 26-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens two plays later. Lock was 11 of 15 with 102 yards and two scores, but a crucial fumble that led to Pittsburgh’s winning touchdown. Steelers: Safety Karl Joseph left with an ankle injury, while CB Ahkello Witherspoon sustained a shoulder injury. Pickett was sacked, forcing a turnover on downs, but had a chance to win the game when Pittsburgh’s Mark Robinson sacked Seattle’s Drew Lock and forced a fumble on the next play. He kept Seattle competitive, but also made critical mistakes in losses against Pittsburgh and New Orleans. Wilson was traded to Denver in the offseason. All three Steelers quarterbacks threw touchdown passes. It’s the first quarterback competition for the Seahawks since 2012, when Wilson won the job as a rookie.

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The Steelers played three quarterbacks during the game, including Mitchell Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett. Each is competing for the starting job.

"Great showing by the @steelers tonight! He also picked up 16 yards on the ground. The rookie out of Pitt completed 13 of his 15 attempts for 95 yards and two touchdowns through the air.

The star rookie threw two touchdowns in a half of work to lead the Steelers to a win.

Pickett played the entire second half and finished with 95 yards on 13-of-15 passing and two passing touchdowns. Next up the Steelers will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars and we expect to see a shift in the quarterback rotation to get Pickett some reps against better defenses and with better skill players. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett kicked off his career on Saturday night in preseason against the Seattle Seahawks. And you couldn’t have scripted a better ending for the first-round pick to kick off his legendary status with the team.

Mitchell Trubisky had a solid preseason opener for the Steelers.

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PITTSBURGH – Kenny Pickett threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Vaughns with 3 seconds to play and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks ...

“They did the informal things associated with the position from a leadership and communication standpoint. Rudolph ended the half, going 9 of 15 for 93 yards and a score. Pickett was sacked, forcing a turnover on downs, but had a chance to win the game when Pittsburgh’s Mark Robinson sacked Seattle’s Drew Lock and forced a fumble on the next play.

As the dust settles on the Steelers' first leg of their quarterback competition, a 32-25 win over the Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh can feel encouraged by ...

NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and prime-time regular-season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand and more! Following the standing ovation, Pickett completed an easy play-action rollout to tight end Jace Sternberger to gain both his early footing and a first down. After a thumping blindside hit separated Seahawks QB Drew Lock from the ball with 70 seconds remaining, the rookie took over at Seattle's 43-yard line with the game tied, 25-25. Rudolph's subsequent three drives started in less fortuitous territory -- beginning at the Steelers' 20-yard line on average -- and led to only three points. Trubisky started his second drive by threading the needle to sixth-rounder (and Cameron Heyward's brother) Connor Heyward for 16 yards. Trubisky took the first crack, as expected, and wasted no time making an impression on his third NFL home.

The Seattle Seahawks kicked off the 2022 NFL Preseason on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers, falling 32-25 on a go-ahead Steelers touchdown with just ...

With a solid performance in his first preseason contest, Jones could be a player to keep an eye on next week against the Chicago Bears. Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas was the workhorse back for Seattle against the Steelers, leading the team in carries on the ground. With Seahawks star linebacker Jordyn Brooks sitting out today's contest, the depth of Seattle's linebacker corps was asked to step up in his absence. Dallas led the way early in the fourth, catching a receiving touchdown to put Seattle in position to tie at 25 with a successful 2-point conversion completion to running back Travis Homer. Dallas is known for providing a spark for Seattle with his explosive running style, and he didn't disappoint Saturday. On the day, Dallas finished with 10 carries for 73 yards on the ground, and 1 reception for 17 yards and a touchdown. Seahawks defensive tackle Poona Ford was all over the field Saturday, playing a majority of snaps for Seattle in the first half on defense as well as special teams. On the ground, Homer averaged 10 yards per carry, with 4 carries for 41 yards in the first half.

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Rudolph used 17 plays and nearly nine minutes to lead the Steelers to the 3-yard line on his second drive. Trubisky was backed up to his 10-yard line to start the game, but he responded by leading the Steelers on a seven-play, 90-yard drive in less than three minutes. Rudolph ended the half, going 9 of 15 for 93 yards and a score. “They did the informal things associated with the position from a leadership and communication standpoint. Rudolph recovered his own fumble and was sacked on his first snap, but he tossed a 26-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens two plays later. Lock was 11 of 15 with 102 yards and two scores, but a crucial fumble that led to Pittsburgh’s winning touchdown. Steelers: Safety Karl Joseph left with an ankle injury, while CB Ahkello Witherspoon sustained a shoulder injury. Pickett was sacked, forcing a turnover on downs, but had a chance to win the game when Pittsburgh’s Mark Robinson sacked Seattle’s Drew Lock and forced a fumble on the next play. He kept Seattle competitive, but also made critical mistakes in losses against Pittsburgh and New Orleans. Wilson was traded to Denver in the offseason. All three Steelers quarterbacks threw touchdown passes. It’s the first quarterback competition for the Seahawks since 2012, when Wilson won the job as a rookie.

It took a while for Kenny Pickett to get the call for his first career NFL game, but the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie made a strong first impression in a ...

If his performance on Saturday is any indication of what's to come, it might not take long for him to get there. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada did make things easy for Pickett on the first drive. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has been coy about Pickett's ability to move up the depth chart. But what makes up for it is his ball placement. Kenny Pickett might not have the biggest arm. He served that role on Saturday, coming in to start the second half after Mitchell Trubisky and Mason Rudolph got their reps. He “looks” like the guy. Some guys just have the “it” factor. NFL+: https://t.co/C6T9f39EAk pic.twitter.com/6a6WDHuHVA Pickett threw the game-winning touchdown pass to Tyler Vaughns with three seconds remaining to cap off a five-play, 43-yard drive. The Kenny chants are ringing out. Kenny Pickett with his first 2 min drill TD drive.

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On 4th-and-1 at the Seahawks 44, Mafe chased down Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett on a play-action bootleg for a sack to give Seattle the ball in Steelers territory with the score tied at 25 in the fourth quarter. In the final drive of the half, Smith made a wise decision to keep the ball on a run-pass option play on third-and-goal from the 2 for the touchdown, capping an exciting 2-minute drill for the Seahawks. Smith was far from perfect. With 4:28 left in the first half, Smith was in prime position to lead the Seahawks on a potential deep drive, while keeping Pittsburgh’s offense n the sidelines. With coach Pete Carroll continuously stressing the importance of ‘four-minute offense,’ the Seahawks must show improvement in this area moving forward. Battling against Pittsburgh’s first-unit offense for much of the first half, Smith went 10 of 16 for 101 yards. Of course, there will be areas for the team or individuals to seek improvement.

Seattle Seahawks RB Travis Homer leaks out of the backfield for a 25-yard catch and run on a pass from QB Geno Smith in Saturday's preseason matchup against the ...

Seattle Seahawks QB Drew Lock throws a 3-yard dart to WR Dareke Young for the touchdown against the Steelers. Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith runs it in himself for a 2-yard touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason. Seattle Seahawks RB Travis Homer leaks out of the backfield for a 25-yard catch and run on a pass from QB Geno Smith in Saturday's preseason matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pickett and the Steelers offense got the ball back with 1:10 left on the clock after Mark Robinson forced a fumble on Drew Lock that was recovered by Tuzar ...

"It was a special moment," Pickett said. "A stadium is a stadium. ... It was special." Pickett's first Steelers game was actually his first NFL game. "I liked the matchup, I liked the look we had. Pickett's final throw was a pass to Tyler Vaughns on the right sideline.

The Seattle Seahawks dropped their preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers 32-25 on Saturday night. After two weeks of practices against only each ...

And I think if there wasn't a rookie sign on the roster you'd think they've been playing for a bit." All three backs had strong contributions to the offensive effort on the night. Bryant was in good position on the play, but a push-off from Pickens that went uncalled helped create the space for the catch to be made. And the times that we had rushes is when we got covered up a little bit, we didn't see what we needed to see and then we held the football and allowed them to rush it. Woolen held terrific trail position on a fade throw to Kevin Rader and had tight coverage on another completed pass over the middle later on. "I think they did a great job," Lock said of Cross and Lucas. "Those guys are in-tune to their stuff. The touchdown to Dallas was a perfect check down that allowed Dallas to turn it into a score. "Yes, we'd like the score to be different and we like a couple things in that game that happened differently but overall, a lot of good. We can fix the things we need to fix." He had two drops and Noah [Fant]'s got to stay in bounds on the ball on the sidelines and he hits them all. Smith started the contest and completed 10-of-15 passes for 101 yards and scored on a 2-yard rushing touchdown as well. After two weeks of practices against only each other, it was the first benchmark outing against a team in different colors.

The Steelers fans who were at Acrisure Stadium for Pittsburgh's first preseason game of 2022 on Saturday night had to wait a while to see Kenny Pickett make ...

He also found success on play-action, including on his first throw of the game. He will now look to climb the depth chart and earn first-half reps for the Steelers' game vs. He didn't take a lot of chances downfield, but he showed high-level accuracy and ball placement. Pickett completed all five of his pass attempts in the series for 33 yards. Pickett completed his first 10 passes as he showed a knack for finding open receivers. Pickett's debut was rock-solid and should give Pittsburgh fans hope for the future.

With so many Pittsburgh Steelers starters sidelined, reserves made their case for a roster spot as the first round of cuts approaches.

On the first play of the second half, a whiff on Bo Melton led to a 39-yard gain and an eventual touchdown. Offensive line - Mitch Trubisky looked good, throwing for 63 yards and a touchdown in limited action but it was despite the pass-blocking performance of his offensive line. His stat line - 9-15 for 93 yards and a score - doesn't tell the whole story. Pickett finished the evening 13-15 for 95 yards and two touchdowns, the second of which came with three seconds left in a tie ball game. Anthony McFarland - In the absence of Najee Harris and Benny Snell on Saturday night, there was ample room for Steelers backups to show off and Anthony McFarland did just that. Kenny Pickett - Usually the second half of a preseason game yields little worth watching but that was not the case on in the opener.

Last night, the Pittsburgh Steelers took the field for the first time, knocking off the Seattle Seahawks 32-25 in their preseason opener. There's tons of.

It’s a slant/flat combination with the #1 receiver to the bottom running a slant and the RB running out to the flat. The linebacker responsible for the back is a little out-leveraged and has to work through the slant route. Tomlin let Pickett have the keys to the car and Pickett put the car in the garage…my poor analogy of a game-winning touchdown. He gets a little caught up through the trash and it’s all Pickett and the back Jaylen Warren needs. That’s why Vaughns was able to get upfield, elude the corner, and dive into the end zone. But the CB sinks and Pickett moves to the trips side of the route. Get the ball out on-time and gain a couple yards on 1st and 10 to stay on schedule. Backside X to Z to F. He knew he couldn’t throw to the X and the Y tight end running vertical was matched and carried by the zone-match scheme. If the CB runs with #1 in man-coverage, Pickett can work the back to the flat. Pickett realizes this and pulls the ball down and works his next read. Overall, Pickett got the ball out quick and was decisive with his reads. On the snap, Pickett checks the backside “X” receiver isolated to the bottom of the screen, often to see if the offense can get a quick win on that side before working the core of the progression.

All three Steelers quarterbacks played well on Saturday night. Everyone is going ot talk about Kenny Pickett's game-winning touchdown but Mason Rudolph and ...

Norwood had two big pass breakups on Saturday and continues to make a case for more playing time. All Tre Norwood does is make plays. McFarland took advantage of having Najee Harris and Benny Snell on the sidelines and made a strong case to be the team’s primary backup.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett made his NFL debut on Saturday night in the team's first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Many fans already think Pickett should be quarterback No. 1 and his game on Saturday is only going to fuel that fire. If we are being honest, Pickett hasn’t been his best at training camp practice. Here are our three takeaways from Pickett’s NFL debut.

The race to see who will start Week 1 in Cincinnati may have only begun, with all three Steelers quarterbacks playing well Saturday night.

“I liked the matchup, I liked the look we had, just free access,” Pickett said. A two-point conversion to Heyward gave the Steelers a 25-17 lead. “I think we’re all really good athletes in the quarterback room,” Pickett said. The Steelers don’t game plan for the first preseason games, and that caught up to Rudolph and the offense at times. I was happy with the time I was given. Canada went to more of a motion offense and got Pickett out on the edge. The offense seemed to change a little bit. “It was very special,” Pickett said. “From my angle, all I saw was the ref put his hands up,” Rudolph said. “It was an awakening,” said Rudolph, who took 23 snaps over three series before a meaningless handoff to end the half. His first snap was a sack/fumble, as Boye Mafe went virtually untouched around Dan Moore Jr. and slapped the ball out of his hands. The Steelers faced a third-and-6 from the Seattle 38.

Pickens' first NFL preseason touchdown was incredible. So was his choice of celebration.

The celebration is simple, which is why it has caught fire in the weeks since Brown's performance. The only thing crisper than Pickens' celebration was, of course, his touchdown. It seems that Antonio Brown's new dance may be the latest league phenomenon.

The sound most recalled from the most recent Pittsburgh Steelers game played at home before Saturday was a chant in adulation for the beloved quarterback.

That was far from the case for Pickett and Trubisky against the Seahawks. But if improving an awful run defense was an offseason priority, allowing 159 yards with a 6.1 per-carry average in the first game probably wasn’t what Steelers management would have liked to see. Then, when a third cornerback came onto the field for second down, it wasn’t Wallace but Arthur Maulet. If McFarland can stay healthy, he could be a sneaky weapon for the offense. It capped an up-and-down NFL game debut in which Robinson had five tackles (three solo), but it showed the potential the Steelers are hoping to unearth for an intriguing raw talent. Unless things change, Wallace could be earmarked for little more than a bit role. Rudolph can’t win for losing. Gunner Olszewski took the quick feet, good hands and playmaking he’s displayed in Latrobe to an in-the-stadium game setting. Pickett was one Steelers player who emerged from Saturday night’s 32-25 victory against the Seattle Seahawks with his arrow pointing up. At times, tackling was less than crisp. He continued to display tackle-breaking skills and reliable hands. A former FCS running back who walked on at Ole Miss last year and quickly transformed into an SEC tackle machine, Robinson has flashed at times during training camp.

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But the defensive coordinator has typically been on the field for the Steelers, going back to Dick LeBeau and including Keith Butler. But Rudolph atoned for the fumble two plays later with a dime to Pickens on the 26-yard touchdown. He responded with seven carries for 56 yards that included a 24-yard run on third-and-1 on the opening scoring drive. He’s so quick and shifty, it’s fun to watch him with the ball in his hands.” It is not unreasonable to think he will start the final preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Aug. 28, but only if coach Mike Tomlin is comfortable with Trubisky’s command of the offense at that point. A murmur with detectable booing emanated from the crowd. It also helps that Pickens tracks the ball as though he has an internal GPS device, even after a bobble or deflection. “He’s a young player, he has a lot of potential, he’s already done well. He had a 132.6 rating. He had a 100.1 rating. He had a 126.8 rating. Each of the quarterbacks posted a rating over 100.

With just one game left in the first week of the NFL preseason, all but two teams have now seen their rookies play in pads. According to Pro Football.

“Just off the adjustment of my body,” Pickens said when asked about the touchdown. “That’s what I was telling people at the Combine. The type of player I am. The type of dude I am. At the very least, however, it is beyond encouraging that Pickens was able to emulate his high-level training camp performance in pads. “Yeah, dude,” Pickens stated in a post-game transcript provided by the team when asked whether his emulating his training camp performance in Acrisure Stadium was validating. Aside from his play as a receiver, Pickens also had several impressive run blocks, proving that he does not shy away from physicality.

Throughout much of training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, the vaunted defense of the Pittsburgh Steelers has seemingly won each and every day.

Defensively, the Steelers dominated the point of attack in the trenches, even without their star players. That’s a testament to going against the Steelers’ defense all training camp long, which gave the Steelers’ offense the upper hand Saturday night, according to Olszewski via video from Steelers.com. Following the win, new Steelers wide receiver Gunner Olszewski credited the Steelers’ defense for having the offense prepared for full-go right away, thanks to the work put in during training camp.

The rookie pass rusher was elated after a two-sack performance in his preseason debut, but focused on the road ahead.

Tomorrow is a time for me to go over the film, look over everything and see where it is I can improve on." After following the link below, select "unlock" in the top right corner and enter promo code "SEABOGO" to access these limited tickets! Every day is just a learning time for me to learn about myself and things I can improve on. So, for me it was coming out there and I had to, you know, talk myself down like 'It's just another game, we're just playing', and obviously it was amazing. But for Mafe, keeping a level-head is the key to success. The Minnesota Gopher alum added a forced fumble, tackle for loss and a tackle on special teams, quite the stat line for a debut performance.

Can rookie wide receiver George Pickens be an impact player in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense?

National Football League National Football League "George has shown great spatial awareness, the ability to get feet down, make those contested catches, all camp," Rudolph said after Saturday's game. Pickens showcased the ability to be a viable downfield option for a well-balanced Georgia offense. They finished last season in the back half of the NFL in offense in what was quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's swan song. Last offseason, they drafted running back Najee Harris (No. 24 pick) and tight end Pat Freiermuth (No. 55 pick), who both start.

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Another guy who is complicating the running back depth chart with Benny Snell injured. Robinson only has one season at linebacker on his resume but on Saturday night looked more NFL ready than expected. Leal has packed on some beef since the draft but is still moving with nice quickness and explosion.

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Rudolph used 17 plays and nearly nine minutes to lead the Steelers to the 3-yard line on his second drive. Trubisky was backed up to his 10-yard line to start the game, but he responded by leading the Steelers on a seven-play, 90-yard drive in less than three minutes. Rudolph ended the half, going 9 of 15 for 93 yards and a score. “They did the informal things associated with the position from a leadership and communication standpoint. Rudolph recovered his own fumble and was sacked on his first snap, but he tossed a 26-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens two plays later. Lock was 11 of 15 with 102 yards and two scores, but a crucial fumble that led to Pittsburgh’s winning touchdown. Steelers: Safety Karl Joseph left with an ankle injury, while CB Ahkello Witherspoon sustained a shoulder injury. Pickett was sacked, forcing a turnover on downs, but had a chance to win the game when Pittsburgh’s Mark Robinson sacked Seattle’s Drew Lock and forced a fumble on the next play. He kept Seattle competitive, but also made critical mistakes in losses against Pittsburgh and New Orleans. Wilson was traded to Denver in the offseason. All three Steelers quarterbacks threw touchdown passes. It’s the first quarterback competition for the Seahawks since 2012, when Wilson won the job as a rookie.

Pittsburgh Steelers fans have been looking forward to seeing rookie wide receiver George Pickens take the field ever since the team selected him with the ...