Steelers rookie QB Drew Allar exceeds expectations in NFL debut vs. Packers
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- Drew Allar went 10 of 13 for 153 yards with two touchdown passes and one rushing score in three series during his NFL debut, compiling a 154.8 passer rating
- Drew Allar led three scoring drives in the second half, including an 80-yard drive capped by his three-yard touchdown run and a 10-play, 89-yard drive ending in a five-yard TD pass to Kaden Wetjen
- Drew Allar credited his smooth transition to the NFL to Pittsburgh’s training camp, saying daily reps against the team’s defense and a tailored game plan prepared him mentally
- Will Howard made his NFL debut alongside Allar, going 7 of 9 for 86 yards and leading a two-minute drill that set up Pittsburgh’s first touchdown before yielding to Allar in the second half
- Mason Rudolph started the game for Pittsburgh, going 10 of 11 for 93 yards in two series before handing off to the rookie quarterbacks
- The Steelers defeated the Packers 28-9 in Mike McCarthy’s debut as Pittsburgh’s head coach, with their quarterbacks combining for 27 of 33 completions, 313 yards, and 2 touchdowns
Why it matters: Allar’s standout performance gives him tangible leverage in a live quarterback competition with Howard, both vying for a roster spot behind Rudolph. His efficient, multi-dimensional showing—backed by a high passer rating and red-zone success—provides the Steelers with early evidence of developmental upside in a crowded QB room.
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