Pittsburgh Steelers defeat Green Bay Packers 28-9 in preseason opener

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Green Bay Packers 28-9 in their NFL preseason opener at Acrisure Stadium. The game marked the coaching debut of Mike McCarthy for the Steelers.

Steelers rookie quarterback Drew Allar headlined the performance, completing 10 of 13 passes for 153 yards and three total touchdowns, including two passing scores and one rushing touchdown. Other Steelers quarterbacks, including Will Howard and veteran Mason Rudolph, also saw significant action as the team evaluated depth behind Aaron Rodgers.

The Packers' offense struggled, with Jordan Love completing only 3 of 5 passes during his limited appearance. Rookie kicker Trey Smack provided the scoring for Green Bay, connecting on three field goals, including a 58-yarder.

Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy opted not to play Aaron Rodgers, citing the need to manage roster combinations and the absence of key receivers Michael Pittman Jr. and D.K. Metcalf due to injury.