The Facts: Harris' box score from Thursday's Hall of Fame Game might not stand out, but the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back showed why he'll be the club's workhorse in 2021. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin liked what he saw from Harris in the 16-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys. "I thought that he showed some of the things that he's been showing in practice settings," Tomlin said. "That's what we were looking for. We weren't looking for the spectacular. I talked to him and others during the course of the week. We wanted to make routine plays, routinely. We wanted the pile to fall forward and things of that nature. He did all of the things we've been watching him do. It's a really good start for him."
Diehards Line:Playing into the second quarter, Harris toted the rock seven times for 22 yards and added a reception on a screen that went for three yards. Harris' 3.1 yards per carry aren't eye-popping, but the rookie displayed the power, ability to get to the edge, and pass-game acumen to be a three-down RB right out of the gate. ... We'll be watching for more of that in coming weeks as Tomlin has said the rookie will see ample time this month.