The Pittsburgh Steelers started their preseason strong with a 31-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday night. After going winless in last year’s preseason, Pittsburgh looked ready to compete right from the opening snap. The defense, made up mostly of backups, managed to hold Jacksonville’s starting offense to just three points.
On the Steelers’ first offensive possession, Mason Rudolph led an impressive touchdown drive that set the tone for the rest of the game. The passing game, which was a weakness last season, looked surprisingly sharp and could be a positive sign for the regular season.