Steelers face Jets in second preseason game focused on quarterback battle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:54 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the New York Jets this Friday in their second preseason game. Key areas of focus include improvements on special teams after a challenging performance against the Green Bay Packers, the evaluation of quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard, and decisions regarding running back rotations. The Steelers are seeking more discipline from their special teams units and will likely give Allar the first half and Howard the second half to showcase their abilities.
- •Game scheduled for Friday, August 19, 2026.
- •Steelers aim to improve special teams after last week's penalties.
- •Focus on Drew Allar and Will Howard for quarterback competition.
- •Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle's playing time remains uncertain.
- •Potential for rookie Eli Heidenreich to see early action.
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