![]() Facing a 4th and goal, the pass was dropped and resulted in a turnover on downs. It didn’t matter who was running the ball, the Lions were able to grind their way into the red-zone for the first time. This time, the Boswell field goal, from 54-yards, was good, making the score 19-3 with 12:59 left in the 4th quarter.ĭetroit had their best drive of the game following the Boswell field goal, and this time they were dominant on the ground. As the field got shorter, the Steelers’ drive stalled. Big completions to Tyler Vaughns and Cody White moved the offense into Detroit territory as the third quarter came to a close. However, Chris Boswell’s 29-yard field goal attempt was blocked, and the Steelers 16-3 lead remained unchanged.įollowing another Detroit punt, Kenny Pickett started going to work. Nonetheless, much like Trubisky in the first, the drive stalled in the red-zone. The former Pitt product was able to throw with anticipation, and the offensive line was getting push in the running game. Pickett’s second drive was more of what fans had grown accustomed to seeing in the preseason. The score stood 16-3, in favor of Pittsburgh, with 10:01 left in the third quarter. Detroit’s first possession of the second half was one of their better of the game, but with the once-promising drive stalled with back-to-back pass break ups at the line of scrimmage, and equated in a 36-yard field goal. Kenny Pickett took over at quarterback in the third quarter, but his first drive stalled with just one first down. The Boswell point-after was good, making the score 16-0 heading into halftime. ➡️ on CBS | NFL+: /lbxDSMG779- Pittsburgh Steelers August 28, 2022 With one timeout remaining, Trubisky hit Steven Sims on first down for the first touchdown of the game. Trubisky had big passes to George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth to set up the offense at the 5-yard line with 15 seconds left. Trubisky remained in the game to execute the two-minute drill, and Trubisky and the Pittsburgh offense responded. A three-and-out gave the ball right back to Detroit, and the Lions followed suit giving the ball back to Pittsburgh with 1:34 left in the second quarter. ![]() Another Boswell field goal made the score 9-0 with 8:47 left in the first half.ĭetroit’s next drive resulted in another punt, and Trubisky remained in the game with 5:17 left in the half. The Steelers’ offense was set up in the red-zone, but the offense failed to reach the end-zone for the third time. ![]() Devin Bush and Myles Jack blew up the play, creating a turnover on downs. The Lions started their next drive on their own 15-yard line, and eventually faced a 4th-and-1. The kick was good, making the score 6-0 in the early minutes of the second quarter. #DETvsPIT on CBS | NFL+: /kC09pAudxZ- Pittsburgh Steelers August 28, 2022ĭespite the turnover, the Steelers failed to even gain a first down before putting Chris Boswell back on the field for a 34-yard field goal. The drive was vastly improved compared to their first drive, and a huge pass from Trubisky to Diontae Johnson put the Steelers in Detroit territory. Facing a 2nd and 6, Trubisky took a sack on a rollout, only to be sacked again on 3rd down and forcing Pressley Harvin III into early action.ĭetroit’s second possession lasted just three plays, gaining one yard, before the Steelers took over at their own 15-yard line for their next possession. Mitch Trubisky took over with the starting offense, but the drive was short-lived. Hockenson for a big gain on first down, but following the first down the Pittsburgh defense stiffened, forcing a Detroit punt. Putting the defense on the field, Tim Boyle hit T.J. The Steelers won the opening coin toss, and elected to defer their possession to the second half. ![]() Their opponent in the preseason finale was the Detroit Lions at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Steelers were hoping for a perfect 2022 NFL Preseason, but more than their undefeated record, they were hoping to put their best foot forward before heading into the regular season. ![]()
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