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Stock up, stock down after Steelers preseason-opening win: Rookies steal spotlight
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Key Points:
- Steelers rookies impressed in the preseason opener, with three of four touchdowns scored by first-year players including Drew Allar, Kaden Wetjen, and Riley Nowakowski, highlighting a strong draft class performance.
- The Steelers' third-team defense dominated late in the game, limiting the Packers to negative yardage and recording multiple sacks in the fourth quarter, showcasing depth on defense.
- Veteran linebacker Jamin Davis stood out with eight tackles, two sacks, and three QB hits, boosting his chances to secure a roster spot after limited playtime in recent seasons.
- Running back Kaleb Johnson’s stock fell as he saw limited offensive snaps and production, raising concerns about his ability to make the team despite being a recent third-round pick.
- Special teams struggled significantly with six penalties for 76 yards, overshadowing their limited return yardage, while starting offensive tackles Troy Fautanu and Dylan Cook both had poor performances, allowing sacks and committing penalties.
