Pittsburgh’s second preseason outing spotlighted two rookie standouts: Derrick Harmon and Kaleb Johnson. Harmon dominated on the edge, knotting up a sack on Ben Scott while Johnson surged for 59 yards from scrimmage across 12 touches, signaling the Steelers' desired early impact from their 2025 draft selections.

Tomlin’s postgame reflection emphasized the growth that comes with a second stadium appearance, reinforcing faith in the two rookies as they prepare for the 2025 regular season opener against the Jets at MetLife. Fantasy managers should monitor how Harmon and Johnson press for meaningful snaps as Pittsburgh leans on youth to fuel depth and versatility.

With the Jets looming, these preseason flashes could translate into early-season opportunities, particularly in sub-packages and third-down scenarios. Steelers coverage and fantasy angles will hinge on how Pittsburgh deploys Harmon and Johnson in Week 1, making them notable late-draft targets or waiver adds as September nears.