Winners and losers from the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans in their 2024 preseason opener.
Winners
RB Jonathan Ward
Ward continues to make a strong case for being the Steelers top running back on the practice squad. As anticipated, he was the first back to enter the game after Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren got their work in. He showed the speed he displayed in training camp with a 20-yard run down the left sideline, recording 4 carries for 25 yards in the first half. He also chipped in a 5-yard screen on third down and a kick return to close out the first half.