Drew Allar leads Steelers' offense to three touchdowns in three drives
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Key Points:
- Steelers rookie quarterback Drew Allar impressed in his preseason debut against the Packers, leading three second-half touchdown drives and completing 10 of 13 passes for 153 yards with a passer rating of 154.8.
- Allar's touchdowns included an 80-yard drive capped by a three-yard touchdown run, an 89-yard drive ending in a five-yard touchdown pass, and a 60-yard drive finished with a four-yard touchdown pass.
- Fellow rookie Will Howard also performed well, completing 10 of 11 passes for 93 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, posting a passer rating over 100.
- The Steelers face a decision on their quarterback roster, as keeping four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster is unlikely, potentially putting veteran Mason Rudolph at risk of being cut or traded.
- Both rookies' strong preseason performances increase competition for the backup quarterback role behind the starter.
