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The Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers face each other to start their respective preseason play, and they just so happen to carry two of the most intriguing positional battles. The Seahawks are looking to solidify their starting quarterback for Week 1, while the Steelers may have a quarterback competition on their plate if the most recent training camp reports continue to persist.
Ahead of Saturday's matchup, we preview which players you can expect to see on the field, which likely includes some presumed starters from both teams.
Quarterbacks
Seattle will surely use the preseason to find Russell Wilson's replacement under center. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that Geno Smith will get the start for the Seahawks in their preseason opener, but Drew Lock has clearly been the better quarterback throughout training camp.
The Steelers have their own quarterback conundrum of their own as well. While Mitchell Trubisky is the presumed starter for Week 1 at the moment, he has reportedly struggled throughout camp. Subsequently, Mason Rudolph has performed better in comparison while rookie Kenny Pickett has gradually become more comfortable with the speed of the NFL. Yet we still have no assurance as to who is a lock to start come the regular season. Thus, Pittsburgh will give all three QBs a chance to play on Saturday vs. the Seahawks. Coach Mike Tomlin announced the order will be Trubisky, Rudolph, Pickett.
Mike Tomlin says Mitch Trubisky will start Saturday's preseason opener against the Seahawks. Also says the first team will play the 1st quarter, second team will play the 2nd and 3rd quarters, third team will play the 4th quarter.
– Chris Halicke (@ChrisHalicke) August 11, 2022