Stats That Stood Out: Steelers vs. Giants (Preseason Week 1)
It wasn’t a pretty victory, but it’s the preseason, so we’ll take it. QB Joshua Dobbs bounced back after a rough start, rookie outside linebacker T.J. Watt notched two sacks in his first NFL game, and other players who are fighting for roster spots made a case for themselves.
2010
This was the first time since 2010 that the Steelers started off their preseason with a victory. They beat the Detroit Lions 23-7 on August 14, 2010. Remember Isaac Redman?
133.8
Joshua Dobbs’ passer rating after his 2nd interception of the game. Dobbs bounced by completing 7 of his next 10 passes (70%) for 96 yards and a touchdown to WR Cobi Hamilton. An 11-yard score to TE Xavier Grimble was taken away due to a holding call on LT Brian Mihalik. Love to see a young player bounce back after a shaky start.
87.1
T.J. Watt’s grade from Pro Football Focus, the highest of any player in the game. Watt finished with 5 tackles, 2 sacks and 1 pass defended.
61.2
No quarterback on either team had a QB rating higher than 61.2:
- Davis Webb (NYG): 61.2
- Geno Smith (NYG): 57.8
- Joshua Dobbs (PIT): 56.9
- Josh Johnson (NYG): 56.7
- Bart Houston (PIT): 41.4
16
Joshua Dobbs’ 16-yard run in the second quarter on 3rd & 5 was the longest run of the night.
8
The Steelers held the Giants to 8 rushing yards on 6 carries against their starting offensive line.
7
The Steelers defense sacked a quarterback in blue 7 times. OLB Arthur Moats led the way with 3 sacks.
0
Another defensive stat: The Giants were 0-2 in red zone opportunities. The Steelers’ bend but don’t break philosophy prevailed even when Dobbs’ two interceptions backed them up into a corner.
