Pittsburgh Steelers Triumph Over Jacksonville Jaguars with Aerial Assault at EverBank Stadium

The Pittsburgh Steelers emerged victorious against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a closely contested preseason opener at EverBank Stadium. The final score was 31-25, favoring the Black and Gold, who now stand at 1-0 for the season. Meanwhile, the Jaguars begin their campaign with a 0-1 record.

First Quarter

The game kicked off with both teams displaying strong defensive plays. The Steelers' defense forced two three-and-outs early on, showcasing their ability to stifle the Jags' offensive efforts. On offense, Mason Rudolph led an efficient drive that culminated in a touchdown pass to Darnell Washington from 19 yards out.

Second Quarter

As the second quarter unfolded, Skylar Thompson took charge of Pittsburgh's offense. He connected on multiple passes and orchestrated two scoring drives that extended their lead. Thompson's precision passing was highlighted by a touchdown throw to Ke'Shawn Williams for 26 yards.

Third Quarter

In response, Jacksonville mounted a comeback attempt in the third quarter as they capitalized on some defensive lapses by Pittsburgh. However, despite allowing points through air attacks from Trevor Lawrence and his receivers, Pittsburgh's defense held firm when it mattered most.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter saw both teams trading blows offensively but it was Trey Sermon's receiving touchdown that sealed victory for Pittsburgh after catching an impressive pass from Thompson again – marking his third TD pass of this game-changing plays Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars encounter.

Overall performance ratings indicate high marks across several positions within Steel Curtain ranks; notably among them were quarterbacks Rudolph (135 rating) & Thompson (132 rating), each contributing significantly towards securing this win through aerial prowess alone without any interceptions thrown during playtime hours here today!

Looking ahead: fans can catch next week's action live when Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit Acrisure Stadium located right here within city limits come August 16th starting promptly @7PM EDT - tune into local broadcasts available via major networks nationwide! Share your thoughts about this exciting matchup!