Through three weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers have now gotten meaningful contributions from four of the six rookies that they drafted this year—plus special teams contributions from a fifth rookie signed as a college free agent. The latest to make his mark was fourth-round running back Anthony McFarland, who got not just his first, but his first seven touches.
“It was good to get Anthony McFarland involved, and I just thought our utilization of all the backs was a good element of play for us”, head coach Mike Tomlin said after the game, a 28-21 Pittsburgh Steelers victory over the Houston Texans that pushed them to 3-0 on the season and currently gives them the AFC North lead as the Baltimore Ravens prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs.