Anthony McFarland was a(n apparently inadvertent) healthy scratch for the season opener. He dressed a week later, but did not play. Earlier today, he made his on-field debut for the Pittsburgh Steelers, his first action since being selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
As is usually the case for rookies, there were ups and downs, but he did get an opportunity to show off some of his speed, following the blocking of the left side of his offensive line to break free for a 20-yard gain. This came immediately following a dropped pass on the first target of his career, a play on which the Steelers had two rookies on the field together, with Chase Claypool.