Steelers rookie Drew Allar excels in preseason debut against Packers
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026
In the opening week of the NFL preseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced the Green Bay Packers in a game on August 14, 2026. Steelers rookie quarterback Drew Allar made a significant impact, completing 10 of 13 passes for 153 yards and three total touchdowns in the team's 28-9 victory. The performance has raised hopes for the Steelers as they search for a successor to Aaron Rodgers, who is set to retire after the season. Packers kicker Trey Smack had a standout game as well, scoring all nine points for Green Bay and successfully making two 58-yard field goals, showcasing his potential despite earlier struggles in training camp.
- •Drew Allar shows promise in his second-half performance for Steelers.
- •Steelers win against Packers with a final score of 28-9.
- •Packers kicker Trey Smack scores all of Green Bay's points.
- •Smack converts two long field goals in the game.
- •NFL preseason includes 16 games spread across Thursday and Saturday.
- 4:23 PMCBS NFL — NFL preseason Week 1 winners and losers: Steelers rookie QB shines, Cam Ward struggles for Titans
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