Steelers earn significant win over Packers in preseason opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their preseason with a 28-9 victory against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Key performances included TE Robert Tonyan and CB Asante Samuel Jr. earning top Pro Football Focus grades on offense and defense, respectively. The Steelers showcased a strong offensive lineup, while several players struggled, as indicated by lower grades. The team will look to build on this momentum in upcoming preseason matchups.
- •Steelers defeat Packers 28-9 in preseason opener
- •Top offensive players include Robert Tonyan and Mason Rudolph
- •Asante Samuel Jr. leads defense with a high PFF grade
- •Greg Crippen and Eli Heidenreich struggle in performance
- •Next game will further shape roster decisions.
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers PFF grades: Best and worst from Thursday's preseason game vs Packers
- 5:04 PMUSA Today — Packers PFF grades: Best, worst players from preseason-opening loss to Steelers - Packers Wire
"Based on grades from Pro Football Focus, here are the best and worst players from the Packers’ preseason-opening loss to the Steelers.
"Here are the best and the worst of the Steelers from Thursday's preseason win over the Green Bay Packers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 2:16 PMSteelers PFF grades: Best and worst from Thursday's preseason game vs Packers
Here are the best and the worst of the Steelers from Thursday's preseason win over the Green Bay Packers.
- USA TodayAug 14, 2026, 5:04 PMPackers PFF grades: Best, worst players from preseason-opening loss to Steelers - Packers Wire
Based on grades from Pro Football Focus, here are the best and worst players from the Packers’ preseason-opening loss to the Steelers.
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