Sure, it was the preseason. No, the games don’t count. But the play does. It matters. Especially for a Pittsburgh Steelers team coming off a 9-8 season with a young, evolving offense that has plenty to prove.
Add all the summer caveats you want. The Steelers’ preseason was perfect.
1. The Offense Was Productive And Explosive
What more could you want from the starters? Five drives, five touchdowns. They did it by air, starting off the year with a 33-yard touchdown from QB Kenny Pickett to WR George Pickens. Pickett with perfect ball placement to allow for YAC, Pickens – who’s no longer just the “go deep” guy – running 21 yards into the end zone, shaking the safety along the way.