The Steelers defeated the Panthers in preseason Week 3 on Thursday night — fans can follow along here for score updates and highlights.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Carolina Panthers in week 3 of the NFL preseason on Thursday at Bank of America Stadium.

Thursday Night Football is back with a double header across 2 networks. The first game on the slate features the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the Carolina Panthers in their preseason finale.

One big takeaway from the Steelers preseason finale vs. the Panthers was whether Skylar Thompson should usurp the QB2 role from Mason Rudolph.

Rookie running back Kaleb Johnson generated more fantasy intrigue during the Steelers' preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers. Johnson averaged 4.8 yards per carry in the first half. He had the most touches between himself, Kenneth Gainwell and Jaylen Warren in the opening two quarters.

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Yet, with the extra reps he was given, Thompson took full advantage, proving that he can play in the NFL and either playing himself onto the Steelers’ initial roster or another team’s quarterback room.

The Steelers might’ve dodged a bullet with rookie Derrick Harmon appearing to have avoided a serious injury in the team’s Thursday preseason win over the Carolina Panthers. However, Harmon’s injury was one of two that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin highlighted after the win.