The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Atlanta Falcons without a star on defense. Find out why Joey Porter Jr. is not available.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will open their 2026 NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons without one of their most important defensive players. Joey Porter Jr. is unlikely to play Sunday because of a back injury, according to a report from Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport, adding another layer to an already complicated situation surrounding the star cornerback.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium in what is expected to be an exciting matchup in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season will feature an intriguing matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons , with both teams set to debut their new head coaches on the sideline. For the home team, Mike McCarthy will turn to Aaron Rodgers as his starting quarterback , while Kevin Stefanski will have to rely on Cooper Rush , as both ...
A similar hand of fate that has inexplicably granted Battery Power’s Ivan near-exclusivity on Martín Pérez starts has linked me with Grant Holmes and Andrew Painter, who will face off for the third time this season (and the second time with the opportunity for the Braves to sweep the Phillies). As the season draws to a close, it’s almost sad to see them go with the 9-3 season series record Atlanta currently holds (with a big emphasis on almost). I’m sure the Phils have been itching to book it ...
FRISCO, Texas — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is unlikely to play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons because of a back injury, and the possibility of a trade remains in play, Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Sunday morning. Porter had already requested a trade and is open to […]
Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa aren't the only Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks dealing with injury issues ahead of Sunday's season opener.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is reportedly “unlikely” to play against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday as he deals with a back injury, according to multiple reports. Porter entered the weekend questionable with the injury. But the news also comes amid contract extension talks that have seemingly stalled, and the Steelers will not negotiate during the season. He could reportedly still be traded. Back on Sept. 1, Porter was noncommittal about playing this season without a contract...
Ettore Messina is reportedly heading back to the NBA after ending his long tenure with Olimpia Milan. According to Italian newspaper “Repubblica,” the 66-year-old has joined the Atlanta Hawks as a consultant. The move marks another NBA chapter for Messina, who previously worked as a consultant with the Los Angeles Lakers and later served as […]
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There is 1993, when the Phillies knocked the Braves down in six games, including hammering Greg Maddux around for six runs in the series finale. There is the NLDS’s in 2022 and 23, the height of which being when Bryce Harper stared Orlando Arcia down after a home run. There are several moments to choose […]
A similar hand of fate that has inexplicably granted Battery Power’s Ivan near-exclusivity on Martín Pérez starts has linked me with Grant Holmes and Andrew Painter, who will face off for the third time this season (and the second time with the opportunity for the Braves to sweep the Phillies). As the season draws to […]
The Phillies picked the worst possible time to go cold. Atlanta exploded for 12 runs Saturday, leaving Philadelphia staring at a major blow to its NL East hopes. After the 12-2 loss, and with one game against the Braves remaining, Bryce Harper had a message about the team’s postseason push, with an emphasis on not […]
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According to Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport, Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. is unlikely to play in Week 1 today against the Falcons because of a back injury. They add that a trade remains a possible outcome for the Steelers and Porter, who aren’t close to a long-term deal. Pittsburgh doesn’t negotiate contracts in season. […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ ongoing contract dispute with Joey Porter Jr. could be reaching a tipping point. The former second-round pick is not expected to play in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He did not partake in training camp and is still getting “ramped up,” as head coach Mike McCarthy has said. With the […]
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is not expected to play in the team’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons […]
Week 1 running back decisions are always a little uncomfortable. We have depth charts, preseason usage, coach comments, and injury reports, but we still have not seen most of these backfields play a real game together. That is where this list comes in. Nobody needs to be told to start Bijan Robinson. These are the […]
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is considered “unlikely” to play in the team’s Week One game against the Atlanta Falcons, per Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. Porter is still without a contract extension and has been limited all week with a back injury. Schefter also notes Porter requested a trade from the Steelers and […]
As the Pittsburgh Steelers get set to begin their season today against the Atlanta Falcons, they will likely be doing it without one of their top defenders. According to Adam Schefter, Porter is unlikely to play in Week 1. “Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., who has been embroiled in a contract dispute all summer, is […]
In what was already going to be a test for the Pittsburgh Steelers after parting ways with legendary coach Mike Tomlin after 19 years, they have another problem haunting them. Acrisure Stadium has long been criticized for its surface, being ranked the worst NFL field in February. But even after a complete overhaul, reports suggest […]
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Both CBS and FOX will have a Week 1 doubleheader. If you live in the New York area, you will see: Jets at Titans early on CBS Falcons at Steelers early on FOX Packers at Vikings late on CBS Commanders at Eagles late on FOX The Jets and the Titans are scheduled for a 1:00 […]
We know the schedule, we’ve circled the games we’re most interested in, and we’ve prepared to slog through some sleep-deprived workdays during that early season stretch of three straight primetime games. Now it’s time to talk about our record predictions, how we think this season will unfold, and what that might mean for 2027. Read […]
Ettore Messina po pasitraukimo iš Milano „ Emporio Armani “ ruošiasi naujam karjeros etapui. Patyręs italų strategas grįžta į Šiaurės Ameriką ir prisijungs prie Atlantos „ Hawks “ komandos kaip konsultantas. Apie tai praneša Walteris Fuochi iš „La Repubblica“. Atlantoje Messina vėl dirbs su Quinu Snyderiu , kuris anksčiau buvo jo asistentas. Skirtingai nei dirbdamas Los Andželo „ Lakers “ (2011-2012 m.) ir San Antonijaus „ Spurs “ (20...
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Atlanta Braves News Braves News: Phillies crushed, playoff look-ahead, more Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday by Daniel Hutchinson-Kausch Sep 13, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC Facebook Link The Braves have now all-but won the NL East after winning the first two games of this three-game series against the Phillies. Tyler Mahle continues to cement his spot as the presumptive game 2 starter going into the playoffs, with another solid outing Saturday. Perhaps most encouragingly, the offense showed s...
As we’ve done in the past, below are the keys and my prediction of the Pittsburgh Steelers winning (or losing) today’s game. Three things that need to happen for the Steelers to end up on the right side of the score, and vice versa, in their Week 1 opener against the Atlanta Falcons. My Steelers prediction is at the bottom. The Steelers Will Win If… 1. Atlanta’s Ball-Hawking Safeties Make Plays The Falcons may be short on pass rushers, but there’s talent all over the secondary. Especially the ...
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The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a damaging 12-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night at Truist Park, leaving their hopes of winning the National League East in an extremely difficult position with only 13 games remaining. Philadelphia entered the series four games behind Atlanta, but the gap has now grown to six games. The […]
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