The Pittsburgh Steelers outlasted the Jacksonville Jaguars in a high-flying preseason shootout, escaping with a 31-25 victory Saturday night behind a balanced offensive attack and clutch special teams plays. Quarterback Skylar Thompson stole the show, carving up Jacksonville's defense with surgical precision—completing 20 of 28 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns, including a 29-yard strike to Ke'Shawn Williams that electrified the crowd. Williams (2 catches, 55 yards, TD) and Darnell Washington (1 catch, 19 yards, TD) provided the big plays, while D'Shawn Jamison delivered game-changing returns, averaging 29.7 yards per kickoff with a long of 32 to flip field position repeatedly.

Jacksonville's offense kept pace behind Nick Mullens (11/18, 89 yards, TD) and a committee of quarterbacks, but critical red-zone stops and Pittsburgh's relentless third-down efficiency (8-of-13) proved decisive. Trenton Irwin (4 catches, 48 yards, TD) was the Jaguars' bright spot, but the Steelers' depth—highlighted by Mason Rudolph's perfect 9-of-10 passing in relief—sealed the win. The victory gives Pittsburgh momentum heading into final roster cuts, while Jacksonville's young core flashes promise despite the narrow defeat.