Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers dominated another preseason game in their 24-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons Thursday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But it was how Kenny Pickett led the offense to a fifth consecutive touchdown drive that put an exclamation point on the preseason. What's the best sign of the Steelers' 2023 regular season isn't the preseason results, but the process to get there. Chris Carter explains why Pickett is on a serious tear that will translate to success in the season.

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While Pickett dominated with George Pickens and Diontae Johnson, both Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren controlled the ground thanks to dominance by Isaac Seumalo and the Steelers' offensive line.

Also, the defense stepped up yet again with Elandon Roberts, T.J. Watt, and Nick Herbig all shining bright against the Falcons.

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