Drew Allar leads Steelers’ offense to three touchdowns in three drives
Rookie quarterback Drew Allar catapults the Steelers to a 28‑9 win, delivering three touchdowns in as many drives.
The reporting (10)
- Camp Conversation: Steelers QB coach Tom Arth evaluates Will Howard, Drew Allar before preseason debuts TribLIVE.com · 5h ago
- Drew Allar Impresses in NFL Debut, Final Box Score Stats & Highlights from Steelers vs. Packers Bleacher Report · 5h ago
- Milwaukee's Riley Nowakowski quickly winning over Steelers fans Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 5h ago
- Rookies Drew Allar, Will Howard 'very poised' in Steelers' win ESPN · 5h ago
- Allar is Digest Player of the Week Steelers.com · 5h ago
- Steelers 28-9 Packers (Aug 13, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 5h ago
- Noah Hiles: The Steelers' new passing scheme makes a strong first impression Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 5h ago
- Rookie Drew Allar throws 2 TDs, runs for 1 as Steelers beat Packers 28-9 SFGATE · 5h ago
- Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Live Score and Stats CBS Sports · 5h ago
- Drew Allar leads Steelers’ offense to three touchdowns in three drives NBC Sports · 5h ago broke it first
The story so far
The Steelers' 28‑9 victory over the Green Bay Packers puts the Pittsburgh club in a strong position while the Packers face a sudden setback. Rookie quarterback Drew Allar accounted for all three touchdowns, delivering each on a separate drive, according to NBC Sports. Allar’s dual‑role performance—two passing touchdowns and a rushing score—was detailed by SFGATE, which highlighted his early impact.
ESPN called Allar and fellow rookie Will Howard “very poised,” and the Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette noted that the new passing scheme made a strong first impression. Steelers.com named Allar Digest Player of the Week, underscoring the immediate fanfare. Milwaukee fans have already embraced the momentum, with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporting that local rookie Riley Nowakowski is quickly winning over Steelers supporters.
CBS Sports’ live scoreboard shows the Packers trailing substantially, indicating pressure on their defense. The team's next fixture will test whether the new passing scheme can sustain its early success and whether the Steelers can build on Allar’s debut.
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The obvious questions
Who scored the Steelers' touchdowns in the game?
Rookie quarterback Drew Allar threw two passes and ran for one, accounting for all three touchdowns.
How have the Steelers' new passing tactics been received?
The Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette reported that the scheme made a strong first impression.
Which outlet named Allar Player of the Week?
Steelers.com listed Allar as Digest Player of the Week.
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