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Steelers QB Roethlisberger shines in preseason debut

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws a pass Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws a pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich) (Fred Vuich/AP)

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger turned in a perfect passer rating of 158.3 and led the Steelers’ first-team offense to a pair of touchdowns as Pittsburgh defeated the Detroit Lions 26-20.

Roethlisberger had his initial opportunity to work with first-year offensive coordinator Matt Canada during an in-game setting.

The 39-year-old Roethlisberger ran Canada’s up-tempo approach to near perfection in three series.

He finished 8 of 10 for 137 yards and two touchdowns, both to rookie tight end Pat Freiermuth.

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