Big Ben makes preseason debut, Steelers beat Titans 18-6
Ben Roethlisberger needed three short series to show he's ready for the regular season. The Tennessee Titans did their best to protect Marcus Mariota on a wet and ugly night
National Football League
FINAL
Pittsburgh Steelers
18
Tennessee Titans
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
| TEN | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
Nissan Stadium · 62,184 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 27-6 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 34-22 | NFL |
| 10/1/26 | @ Cleveland Browns | L 24-27 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 6:33 18-6
Ryan Succop 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:02 18-3
Matthew Wright 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:27 15-3
Ryan Succop 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:52 15-0
James Washington 41 Yd pass from Mason Rudolph (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 4:31 8-0
JuJu Smith-Schuster 17 Yd pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Safety 9:12 2-0
Marcus Mariota Sacked in End Zone by Stephon Tuitt
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PIT
5 plays, 10 yards, 2:46 · End of Game
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TEN 2:46
7 plays, 20 yards, 1:59 · Downs
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PIT 4:45
4 plays, 50 yards, 1:48 · Interception
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TEN 6:33
9 plays, 77 yards, 5:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:33 18-6
Ryan Succop 22 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 11:57
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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TEN 14:10
9 plays, 23 yards, 4:52 · Punt
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PIT 4:02
7 plays, 55 yards, 2:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:02 18-3
Matthew Wright 31 Yd Field Goal
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TEN 6:37
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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PIT 8:40
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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TEN 11:03
8 plays, 35 yards, 3:57 · Fumble
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PIT
2 plays, 12 yards, 0:33 · End of Half
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TEN 0:33
6 plays, 30 yards, 3:24 · Punt
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PIT 3:57
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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TEN 5:41
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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PIT 8:02
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:56 · Interception
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TEN 8:58
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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PIT 10:41
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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TEN 13:27
7 plays, 43 yards, 3:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:27 15-3
Ryan Succop 24 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 1:52
2 plays, 52 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:52 15-0
James Washington 41 Yd pass from Mason Rudolph (Chris Boswell Kick)
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TEN 2:37
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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PIT 4:31
9 plays, 58 yards, 4:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:31 8-0
JuJu Smith-Schuster 17 Yd pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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TEN 9:12
2 plays, -4 yards, 0:12 · Safety
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Safety 9:12 2-0
Marcus Mariota Sacked in End Zone by Stephon Tuitt
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PIT 9:24
4 plays, 27 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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TEN 10:53
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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PIT 12:14
6 plays, 22 yards, 2:46 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
PIT
TEN
17
1st Downs
14
9
Passing 1st downs
8
6
Rushing 1st downs
5
2
1st downs from penalties
1
4-13
3rd down efficiency
5-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
56
Total Plays
61
328
Total Yards
233
5.9
Yards per Play
3.8
13
Total Drives
12
217
Passing
132
18/31
Comp/Att
17/27
7.0
Yards per pass
3.9
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
7-47
111
Rushing
101
25
Rushing Attempts
27
4.4
Yards per rush
3.7
1-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-2
5-29
Penalties
5-40
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
27:25
Possession
32:35
Injuries
Tennessee Titans
- Tommy Townsend Out
- Anthony Hill Jr. Out
- Cody Barton Out
- Peter Skoronski Out
- Carnell Tate Out
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Derrick Harmon Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
- Roman Wilson Injured Reserve
- Gennings Dunker Injured Reserve
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