Pittsburgh’s coaching staff voiced clear frustration after a 17-14 preseason setback to Tampa Bay, citing too many unforced errors and self-inflicted wounds that derailed drives. Three Steelers quarterbacks—Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thomas, and Logan Woodside—each threw an interception, underscoring a shaky night for the unit despite some defensive pressure and a couple of forced fumbles. Pittsburgh did pile up penalties (seven) and even had a roughing-the-kicker call that kept TB’s drive alive, amplifying the feeling that small mistakes piled up and shaped the outcome.

From a fantasy-sports lens, the takeaway is the ongoing back-and-forth at the Steelers’ QB depth chart. Rudolph, Thomas, and Woodside each got reps, and all contributed to the turnover narrative, meaning the backup job behind a likely starter remains unsettled heading into the season. Clean football will be essential if Pittsburgh is to maximize offensive opportunities, and any shift in QB rotation could ripple through how pass-catchers and the backfield are deployed in early-season fantasy lineups. The defense and run game could still anchor the fantasy outlook, but until the offense shows steadier ball security, risk remains elevated for Pittsburgh’s aerial options.