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T.J. Watt has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his dominant performance against the Atlanta Falcons. Watt was the no-brainer selection after recording four tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, and one interception returned for a touchdown in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-13 victory. AFC Players
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 versu
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 1’s matchup against Atlanta missing a key piece of the secondary. Joey Porter Jr., one of the brightest spots on the defense, didn’t suit up as he continues to ramp up from his back injury and waits for a contract extension. But even without Porter, the secondary was impressive on [
Will the DeShon Elliott injury force Jalen Ramsey to play safety? The Steelers envisioned a versatile role for Jalen Ramsey when they traded for him. Last year, that didn’t happen. That was due to injury, of course, but will this year start that way as well? Pittsburgh put starting S DeShon Elliott on IR to […]
The Atlanta Falcons released a final injury report ahead of their Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. They have 4 players ruled out, while 1 other is questionable for Sunday. Most notable is presumed starting QB Tua Tagovailoa being ruled out along with Michael Penix Jr., leaving former Mike McCarthy QB Cooper
Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh were AFC North staples for almost two decades. Tomlin became the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach in 2007, while Harbaugh was named the Baltimore Ravens’ head coach in 2008. The two of them squared off 40 times, including four playoff games. However, they both left the AFC North this offsea
The Pittsburgh Steelers might be favorites on paper, but Aaron Rodgers knows they’ll have to earn Sunday’s win against the Atlanta Falcons. Facing off against a new-look team much like Pittsburgh’s, two squads with new coaching staffs, Rodgers highlighted the toughest part of Atlanta’s defense. “It’s a very good second
Fresh off Labor Day weekend, the NFL moves into hyperdrive ahead of the first weekend of the season. While the defending Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots kick off the season Wednesday night, most of the league spent Wednesday in a big preparation day ahead of this weekend’s action. The Pitt
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released the team’s first injury report ahead of Week 1’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Per the team, only CB Joey Porter Jr. wasn’t a full participant in practice. He was limited with a back injury. Steelers Wednesday injury/participation report for game against Falcons in Wee
Darnell Washington caught just two passes to begin his 2026 season, but he sure knew how to make an introduction. Washington’s final reception not only helped seal the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 victory but became one of the NFL’s best plays of the week. Stiff-arming Atlanta Falcons S Xavier Watts, Washington rumbled
Ben Roethlisberger isn’t happy with how much pressure Aaron Rodgers faced in Week 1. So he wants the Steelers to use empty sets. While he admits that is going to complicate pass protection that is already a concern, he explained his reasoning on his Footbahlin podcast. After attempting 40 passes on Sunday, Rodgers has
The Steelers’ defense allowed just 13 points on Sunday, 7 of which came on a short field. The future is bright, Jack Sawyer believes. Part of a dynamic outside linebacker rotation, the second-year player discussed the unit on 102.5 WDVE last night. “I think if you look at our defense, we’re very deep”, Sawyer said, […]
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