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Why Braves fans shouldn't lose sleep over botched Jacob deGrom deal
Tyler Mahle has proved that he’s far more than a consolation prize after the Atlanta Braves’ Jacob deGrom trade didn’t go through.
Atlanta Falcons Get Major Injury Update on Michael Penix Jr.’s Injury Status for Week 2
Of all 32 NFL teams, the Atlanta Falcons took the longest to name their starting quarterback, waiting until Sept. 7 […]
3-Team, 7-Player Proposed Trade Would Send Fred VanVleet To Hawks
There are many teams around the NBA at this time of year that have big playoff hopes, but still need to fill a specific need or two. With that in mind, Jackson Caudell of Sports Illustrated.com has taken three of those teams and constructed a proposed deal that would shuffle up several notable players, including sending a former NBA champion to the Atlanta Hawks. The trade would look like this: Atlanta Hawks receive: Fred VanVleet Luka Garza Houston Rockets receive: Cor...
Mike McCarthy Explains Why Joey Porter Jr. Didn’t Play Against Falcons
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is inactive for the season opener Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium as he continues to deal with a back injury, and the two sides couldn’t come to an agreement on a contract extension. Reports surfaced Sunday morning that Porter has requested a trade and that he was healthy enough to play Sunday against the Falcons. But according to Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, the team felt like he isn’t quite physically ready to get ba...
Steelers Announce Week One Captains Against Falcons
The Pittsburgh Steelers made significant changes this offseason, from the coaching staff and the roster, to how they are handling the captaincy this year under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. After years of having season-long captains, McCarthy implemented the usage of weekly captains, something he’s done throughout his coaching career in Green Bay and Dallas. On Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons for the season opener at Acrisure Stadium, the Steelers rolled with quarterback Aaron Rodger...
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Dylan Cook Opens Season As Steelers’ Starting Right Tackle
Dylan Cook is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting right tackle for their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He receives the nod over first-round pick Max Iheanachor. Though never officially confirmed by head coach Mike McCarthy, who declined a definitive answer throughout last week, Cook took the first snap versus the Falcons Sunday. Cook starting matches the team’s first regular-season depth chart released Tuesday with Cook over Iheanachor. Cook ran as Pittsburgh’s first-team right tack...
Oft-Injured Steelers CB Banged Up vs. Falcons
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean got rolled up on by teammate Nick Herbig after a six-yard catch-and-run by […]
Steelers Announce Week One Captains Against Falcons
The Pittsburgh Steelers made significant changes this offseason, from the coaching staff and the roster to how they are handling the captaincy under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. After years of having season-long captains, McCarthy implemented weekly captains, something he’s done throughout his coaching career in Green Bay and Dallas. On Sunday against the Atlanta […]
Phillies at Braves Chat and Discussion: Andrew Painter vs. Grant Holmes
Atlanta Braves Discussion Phillies at Braves Chat and Discussion: Andrew Painter vs. Grant Holmes by Gracelyn N. Sep 13, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC Facebook Link If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. A sweep would be sweet. Win today and we can potentially pack some champagne for the road trip… Join us in the comments, on the SB Nation app (available on iOS or Android!) or on the site, as the Braves face the Philadelphia Phillies for the final time...
Dylan Cook Opens Season As Steelers’ Starting Right Tackle
Dylan Cook is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting right tackle for their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He receives the nod over first-round pick Max Iheanachor. Though never officially confirmed by head coach Mike McCarthy, who declined a definitive answer throughout last week, Cook took the first snap versus the Falcons Sunday. Cook starting matches […]
Mike McCarthy Explains Why Joey Porter Jr. Didn’t Play Against Falcons
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is inactive for the season opener Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium as he continues to deal with a back injury, and the two sides couldn’t come to an agreement on a contract extension. Reports surfaced Sunday morning that Porter has requested a trade and that he […]
Steelers Roll Out Three Captains for Week 1 vs. Falcons
PITTSBURGH — Cam Heyward, Aaron Rodgers and Carson Bruener served as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ captains for Sunday’s season opening matchup […]
Joey Porter Jr. Steelers contract negotiations officially done as Week 1 kicks off
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will kick off their 2026 NFL season with a home tilt against the Atlanta Falcons. Out of that game will be star cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who is reportedly healthy enough to play despite dealing with a back injury, but has been sitting out of practice in hopes of securing […] The post Joey Porter Jr. Steelers contract negotiations officially done as Week 1 kicks off appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Final: Steelers 20, Falcons 13
Who: Steelers (0-0) vs. Atlanta Falcons (0-0). What: NFL regular season, Week 1, 94th franchise opener. When: 1:02 p.m. Eastern. Where: Acrisure Stadium Weather: 81°, partly cloudy, 22% rchance ain, 8-mph wind. TV: Fox.
Phillies at Braves Chat and Discussion: Andrew Painter vs. Grant Holmes
A sweep would be sweet. Win today and we can potentially pack some champagne for the road trip… Join us in the comments, on the SB Nation app (available on iOS or Android!) or on the site, as the Braves face the Philadelphia Phillies for the final time in the 2026 regular season. Game Notes Pitching preview […]
Steelers rumors: Joey Porter Jr. is ‘healthy enough to play’ despite skipping Week 1
On Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers will take the field at home for the first game of the 2026 NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons. Out of the lineup in this game will be star Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who has been holding out of practice at times in search of a new contract, […] The post Steelers rumors: Joey Porter Jr. is ‘healthy enough to play’ despite skipping Week 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Steelers vs. Falcons: Week 1 game chat
The Steelers’ 2026 season is finally here, with Pittsburgh opening the year at home against the Atlanta Falcons at 1 p.m. EST Sunday. For this week only, both teams enter the matchup at 0-0; it’s a clean slate and a time to set the tone for the 2026 season. The game will be broadcast nationally […]
Ex NFL OC Makes Bold Prediction on Tua Tagovailoa’s Retirement Plans, Draws Blunt Russell Wilson Comparison
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been making headlines once again as he faces injury issues as Falcons QB ahead of week 1. Tagovailoa spent the offseason looking for another opportunity to start in the NFL. The former Miami star entered the 2026 season hoping for a fresh start in his career after a difficult […] The post Ex NFL OC Makes Bold Prediction on Tua Tagovailoa’s Retirement Plans, Draws Blunt Russell Wilson Comparison appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Tua Tagovailoa’s Oblique Injury Called ‘Fishy’ by Ex-Steeler After Mike Tomlin’s TV Comments
The Atlanta Falcons named Tua Tagovailoa their Week 1 starter against Pittsburgh after he won the job in training camp, but that plan lasted until Thursday’s practice, when he grabbed at his side, sat down on the grass, and was eventually ruled out with an oblique injury. Michael Penix Jr., the team’s starter for most […] The post Tua Tagovailoa’s Oblique Injury Called ‘Fishy’ by Ex-Steeler After Mike Tomlin’s TV Comments appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Steelers make decision on Joey Porter before Falcons game
Joey Porter Jr.’s status has become a key development before the Steelers face the Falcons in their 2026 season opener.
2026 Week 1 Steelers Vs. Falcons Live Update And Discussion Thread – First Half
The wait is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers play a meaningful game today when they kick off the 2026 season at home against the Atlanta Falcons. They enter the season in good health with just DeShon Elliott (undisclosed) on IR and Joey Porter Jr. (back/contract) to miss Week 1. The secondary’s depth will be tested right […]
Falcons – Steelers Week 1 fan discussion
The Atlanta Falcons face the Pittsburgh Steelers today with their third-string quarterback. If they can gut out a road win to open the season with Cooper Rush under center against a team they’ve historically struggled against, it’ll be cause to stand up and pay attention. If they lose, well, none of us can say we’re […]
Where to watch Falcons vs Steelers: NFL, live stream, TV channel, start time
The Pittsburgh Steelers open the 2026 NFL season at home Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, with both teams beginning the year under new head coaches. How to Watch Falcons vs Steelers Pittsburgh begins the Mike McCarthy era at Acrisure Stadium…
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