The Steelers stunned the Packers 28-9 in their preseason opener, but behind the scenes, head coach Mike McCarthy had to navigate a major disruption: chief of staff Steve Scarnecchia suffered a medical issue right before kickoff. Scarnecchia, whose experience with the Falcons and Jets makes him indispensable for football ops, was sidelined, forcing the staff to scramble through last-minute admin chaos. Despite the turbulence, Pittsburgh’s offense exploded for 385 yards and the defense dominated with five sacks, holding Green Bay to just 160 yards. McCarthy praised the team’s resilience while noting room for improvement—especially on penalties. With Scarnecchia’s status still unclear, the Steelers’ strong start proves they can adapt—and win—even when things don’t go as planned.
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