Rodgers plays, Roethlisberger sits as Packers top Steelers

[August 17, 2018]    The Green Bay Packers' defense scored two touchdowns on interceptions in defeating the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers 51-34 in a preseason game on Thursday night.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Tim Boyle (8) hands the football off to running back Joel Bouagnon (34) during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Tramon Williams was responsible for the first Packers pick-six, a 25-yard return, on the first pass of the game, while second-round draft pick Josh Jackson took his interception return 22 yards to the end zone in the third quarter.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers saw limited action, completing 2 of 4 passes for 35 yards, including an 8-yard touchdown toss to Jimmy Graham in the opening quarter.

His Steelers counterpart, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, did not play after reportedly being cleared of a concussion earlier in the day. Roethlisberger entered concussion protocol following a hit he took in practice on Tuesday, though he wasn't scheduled to play Thursday even before the injury scare.

DeShone Kizer tossed two touchdowns, finishing 7-of-12 for 149 yards with no interceptions for the Packers, while Brett Hundley was 6-of-9 for 77 yards with no TDs or picks.

Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs was 12-for-18 for 192 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Pittsburgh third-round draft pick Mason Rudolph threw a touchdown and an interception, completing five of his 12 passes for 47 yards. Steelers second-rounder James Washington hauled in five catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns.

--Field Level Media

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