Wetjen is Steelers Player of the Week
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Key Points:
- Kaden Wetjen made a pivotal play during the Steelers' preseason game against the Buffalo Bills by returning a punt 45 yards for a touchdown, turning a 3-point lead into a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter.
- Wetjen's performance highlights why he was selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, emphasizing his value in making impactful plays in his specialized role.
- Despite Wetjen's touchdown, the Steelers lost the game 28-27, a result influenced by the nature of preseason play and roster experimentation.
- Other notable Steelers performers included RB Lew Nichols with 53 total yards, RB Eli Heidenreich with a rushing touchdown and special teams tackle, CB D'Shawn Jamison with six tackles and a pass defensed, and OLB Julius Welschof with a sack and multiple tackles for loss.
