Mike Tomlin has said that he wants to see a "step in development" during the Pittsburgh Steelers' second pre-season game.

The AFC North side play the Washington Redskins later this evening, having been beaten by the New York Giants last weekend.

The head coach told the team's official website: "I'm looking to watch this group handle the lights of Monday Night Football. I think that's significant. We all grew up watching Monday Night Football, and there's a certain amount of excitement that comes with it. I want to see how these guys can handle it.

"Secondly, I want to see these guys take a step in development this week in terms of making decisions, in terms of execution, in terms of the understanding of situational football. In some instances I didn't think we got off to a great start in those regards a week ago.

"[Being smarter is] as much a part of team development as the development of skill. Displaying an understanding and being where it is you need to be and seeing what it is you need to see."

The Steelers will also play the Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers this pre-season.