The battle for the backup quarterback job was the focus for the Steelers last night as they beat the Cowboys, 16-3 in the Hall of Fame Game.
Mason Rudolph played into the second quarter and was 6-for-9 for 84 yards with a fumble lost. Dwayne Haskins finished the first half and played into the fourth quarter, finishing 8-for-13 for 54 yards and leading drives that led to a field goal and a four-yard touchdown run by running back Kalen Ballage.
Josh Dobbs played the final twelve minutes at QB for the Steelers and was 4-of-6 passing for 37 yards, with a 5-yard touchdown toss to Tyler Simmons.
First round draft choice Najee Harris ran for 22 yards on seven carries. Coach Mike Tomlin liked what he saw from Harris.
Tomlin liked the Steelers’ focus on details, especially since he was using mostly younger payers with little experience.
The coach also praised his players for being in good shape on a hot night.
Dwayne Haskins, the former Washington first-round draft choice picked up by the Steelers last season, impressed his coach.
Concerns after the game included an apparent injury to wide receiver Chase Claypool, who left the game after making a 45-yard reception from Mason Rudolph. Running back Kalen Ballege suffered a lower body injury that Tomlin said was being evaluated.
The Steelers are back to practice tomorrow at Heinz Field. They will play the Eagles next Thursday in Philadelphia.
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