With both Najee Harris and Benny Snell Jr. on the sidelines for last night’s game, third-year running back Anthony McFarland Jr. got the opportunity to start for the Pittsburgh Steelers, running with their first-team offense alongside quarterback Mitch Trubisky.
He put forth the best effort of his career yet, rushing for 56 yards on seven attempts, including a 24-yard run that went for a third-down conversion, showing success in situational football. He also got a couple of cracks at returning kicks. Overall, it was a positive impression as he fights for a roster spot.