The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the 2026 season with a win, the first for Mike McCarthy as the Steelers’ head coach. After the 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, the Steelers, led by QB Aaron Rodgers, gave McCarthy a game ball. “First team ball, first win, so obviously a special moment. Really appreciate the guys, really appreciate Aaron [Rodgers] and the kind words. It’s time to move on and get team victories from here,” McCarthy told reporters via the team’s YouTube channel, adding that ...
The Pittsburgh Steelers earned a 20-13 Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. They got the victory without the help of Joey Porter Jr., who missed the season opener due to a lingering back injury. However, the trade rumors are at an all-time high after Porter and the franchise failed to get a […]
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Joey Porter Jr. was inactive for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons despite reportedly being deemed healthy enough to play prior to the game. It seemed like a clear reaction to not getting a contract extension done, but head coach Mike McCarthy sowed doubt on that narrative after the game. “I would clearly still put him just finishing up the ramp up stage as far as where he is,” McCarthy said after the win. “We sat down and talked about it, and talked about the plan fo...
When the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as the 17th head coach in franchise history, many believed the move would change Pittsburgh from a defensive-first franchise into an offensive-minded one. McCarthy never saw it that way, and he doubled down on that Sunday following the 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. In that win to kick-start his tenure, the Steelers’ defense stood tall. That unit held Atlanta to just 238 total yards while forcing two turnovers. One of those turnovers was an...
During training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson said he wasn’t afraid to make mistakes under the new coaching staff, letting him play faster and freer. That showed up in the preseason as he attacked downhill against the run much better than the last two seasons. How it would translate to the regular season remained […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-13 in their regular-season opener. While the game was close, the Steelers did enough to secure victory Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. Still, there are some things they need to work on coming out of Week 1, especially on offense. Pittsburgh looked sloppy on that side of the ball. […]
Mike McCarthy and his Pittsburgh Steelers eked out a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons to begin the season, but it wasn’t a pretty one. Most of the mistakes came on the offensive side of the ball, where things were very choppy. Especially in the passing game with Aaron Rodgers throwing the ball 40 times on Sunday. The Steelers threw it a lot more than they ran it, with Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle combining for just 18 carries. “I don’t want it to be that big of a gap, I think the penalties,...
A rainy Saturday in Pittsburgh raised major concerns about the new playing surface at Acrisure Stadium following a Pittsburgh Panthers home game, but the new turf held up well in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The grounds crew worked all night to make sure the field was in good shape. There […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers seemed to exit their regular season opener relatively unscathed. Unlike Mike Tomlin, Mike McCarthy did not offer a rundown of the health of the team following their 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. But in-game, the team seemed to only suffer minor injuries. Cornerback Jamel Dean and offensive tackle Troy Fautanu briefly left the game but quickly returned to action. Dean had his right foot trapped on a pass play in the first half and was briefly taken to the medical t...
Behind a spectacular performance from future Hall of Fame outside linebacker T.J. Watt, the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to escape […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers held off the Atlanta Falcons 20–13 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made one thing clear: their approach to major contract negotiations is not changing anytime soon. The franchise still wants deals completed before the regular season begins, and once Week 1 arrives, the negotiating window effectively closes. That stance is now creating serious tension with Joey Porter Jr., whose future with the […]
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The Falcons fell to the Steelers in a frustrating Week 1 loss punctuated by a horrible performance by backup quarterback Cooper Rush. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down the defeat, including questioning Kevin Stefanski’s decision to play a clearly-injured Rush over Jack Strand, special teams miscues, and the outstanding play of the defense. #falcons #nfl #nflnews #podcast This show is presented by FanDuel: https://www.fanduel.com/ Support the show with a donation, and be sure to add a ques...
While the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-13 to open this season, they were far from perfect. DK Metcalf, in particular, had a rough game. He finished with four catches for 40 yards, and he let multiple big plays slip through his hands. Considering how much money the Steelers are giving him, he needs […]
PITTSBURGH — Following Sunday’s season-opening win over Atlanta, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy opened up about the decision to […]
T.J. Watt took no time at all to remind the NFL he’s still one of football’s greats. Entering a year where there was local and national doubt about Watt’s future after a disappointing 2025 season, Watt came up huge with a vintage performance to lead Pittsburgh’s 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday afternoon. Watt […]
Mike McCarthy and his Pittsburgh Steelers eked out a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons to begin the season, but it wasn’t a pretty one. Most of the mistakes came on the offensive side of the ball, where things were very choppy. Especially in the passing game with Aaron Rodgers throwing the ball 40 times […]
Joey Porter Jr. was inactive for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons despite reportedly being deemed healthy enough to play prior to the game. It seemed like a clear reaction to not getting a contract extension done, but head coach Mike McCarthy sowed doubt on that narrative after the game. “I would […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers got the season started with a win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gave his new head coach Mike McCarthy the game ball, per ESPN. McCarthy earned his first win as the Steelers head coach. “It’s always special when it is the first one in a place that […]
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When the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as the 17th head coach in franchise history, many believed the move would change Pittsburgh from a defensive-first franchise into an offensive-minded one. McCarthy never saw it that way, and he doubled down on that Sunday following the 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. In that win to […]
Live Shot of Steelers: Postgame vs. Falcons
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Atlanta Falcons football is back (derogatory). The Dirty Birds’ offense and special teams were a mess and wasted a good defensive performance—a far too familiar story. Here are the Week 1 Snap Reactions: Special Teams comes out cold Nick Folk missed one kick in 2025, he doubled that in his Falcons debut. While the offense was […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the 2026 season with a win, the first for Mike McCarthy as the Steelers’ head coach. After the 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, the Steelers, led by QB Aaron Rodgers, gave McCarthy a game ball. “First team ball, first win, so obviously a special moment. Really appreciate the guys, really […]
Steelers star T.J. Watt looked like his old, Defensive Player of the Year self in Pittsburgh’s 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener, logging a strong four-tackle, two-sack performance highlighted by a 35-yard pick six. And with that interception, Watt has joined a highly exclusive NFL club. According to ESPN Insights, the […]