The Steelers put a stunning end to their preseason, snagging a victory over the Falcons 24-0. Atlanta, the home team, witnessed an overpowering performance from the Steelers. Significantly, the Steelers closed the preseason without significant injuries to front-line players. This stands out as a noteworthy achievement for a team seeking a flawless season.
Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren led two victorious possessions against the Falcons. Both offensive leads showed tremendous performance and opened with touchdown runs. Kenny Pickett provided strong support on the field. He completed four passes independently for a total gain of 86 yards. These contributions helped Harris and Warren set up the touchdown runs.
For this preseason, Pickett stands at an impressive record. He completed 13 out of 15 passes, throwing 199 yards with no interceptions and two touchdowns. This stunning performance puts his passer rating at a perfect 158.3. Because the Falcons didn’t field their starters, the Steelers felt the need to perform extra well.
Pickett connected with Diontae Johnson for a significant gain of 33 yards on third-and-5. And then, he struck again with a 35-yard pass to George Pickens to secure Harris’s score. The Steelers defense forced a three-and-out on Atlanta’s possession. Despite seeing limited duty, T.J. Watt made a significant impact with a second-down sack, pushing the Falcons further behind.
Finally, the Steelers made a spectacular finish. The defense continued to dominate, with Mitch Trubisky leading the impacts. In the first quarter, they set up a 38-yard field goal by Chris Boswell. And in the second drive, a 5-yard touchdown run by Anthony McFarland confirmed the Steelers’ substantial lead of 24-0. With this victory, the Steelers have shown they are a team to watch.
