Steelers rookie QB Drew Allar exceeds expectations in NFL debut vs. Packers

Allar scored three touchdowns in three series of work Aug 13, 2026 at 11:19 pm ET • 2 min read Getty Images Drew Allar's impressive start to training camp created high expectations for his NFL debut against the Green Bay Packers. Allar not only met those expectations but exceeded them while helping the Steelers record a 28-9 win in Mike McCarthy's debut as Pittsburgh's coach. Allar, who is entrenched in a position battle with second-year quarterback Will Howard, played the majority of the second half. In three full series of work, Allar threw a pair of scores and ran for another while going 10 of 13 for 153 yards and compiling a 154.8 passer rating. The former Penn State standout looked comfortable running the Steelers' offense. He made quick decisions, threw accurate passes, spread the ba