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Steelers Get Important Reality Check After Imperfect Week 1 Win

Steelers Get Important Reality Check After Imperfect Week 1 Win

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the season with the kind of win that can produce two completely different conversations at the same time. Pittsburgh is 1-0, its new coaching staff avoided an opening-week stumble and the defense delivered several game-changing moments.

T.J. Watt News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 15
T.J. Watt's PFF Grade Proves Steelers Fans Right

T.J. Watt's PFF Grade Proves Steelers Fans Right

Pittsburgh Steelers fans should have a smile on their faces now that Pro Football Focus' Week 1 grades are out and finalized. T.J. Watt opened the season with a two-sack performance that also included a pick-six in a win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 15
Steelers Surprises: Receiver and special teams oddities highlight Week 1

Steelers Surprises: Receiver and special teams oddities highlight Week 1

Steel City Underground takes a look at some of the unexpected twists and turns from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest game. Week 1 is often good for a few surprises, and Sunday’s 20-13 Steelers win over the Atlanta Falcons certainly provided its share.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz
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NFL News / Yardbarker
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / September 15
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Gets Powerful Backing After Misleading Week 1 Numbers

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Gets Powerful Backing After Misleading Week 1 Numbers

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not leave their season opener feeling like the offense had reached anything close to its ceiling. Drives stalled, catchable footballs hit the ground and several opportunities that could have changed the complexion of the afternoon disappeared before Pittsburgh could capitalize.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 15
New reported trade front-runner for Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. emerges

New reported trade front-runner for Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. emerges

Porter seemingly won't be receiving a desired contract extension from his current employer anytime soon.

NFL insider links Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. with five teams after Week 1 decision
Cowboys floated as destination for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., but he alone can't solve defensive problems
Mike McCarthy tries to downplay Joey Porter Jr.-Steelers saga
The 'Most sacks in an NFL game' quiz
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 15
Steelers' New Offense Gets Uncomfortable Warning After Familiar Week 1 Problem

Steelers' New Offense Gets Uncomfortable Warning After Familiar Week 1 Problem

The Pittsburgh Steelers changed coaches, reshaped their personnel and spent an entire offseason talking about building a more versatile attack. Week 1 finally provided the first meaningful look at what all of that work produced.

Mike McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / September 15
4 Notable Topics From Mike McCarthy’s Steelers Week 2 Press Conference

4 Notable Topics From Mike McCarthy’s Steelers Week 2 Press Conference

The Steelers opened the Mike McCarthy era with a win on Sunday, but their 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons also revealed several areas that need improvement.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 15
Watch: Aaron Rodgers finds Pat Freiermuth for first TD of the season

Watch: Aaron Rodgers finds Pat Freiermuth for first TD of the season

Steel City Underground highlights the Pittsburgh Steelers’ top play from their latest game. Who gets the game ball for making the biggest impact when it mattered most?

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 15
Steelers fans get fresh worrisome update about Porter contract saga

Steelers fans get fresh worrisome update about Joey Porter Jr. contract saga

The alleged back injury that kept Porter on the physically unable to perform list for the majority of August is supposedly the reason he didn't play in Week 1. 

Mike McCarthy tries to downplay Joey Porter Jr.-Steelers saga
New Joey Porter Jr., Steelers trade update emerges after Week 1 decision
Cowboys floated as destination for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., but he alone can't solve defensive problems
The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz
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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
 The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14
Bill Simmons can’t believe ‘punchless’ Steelers in Mike McCarthy’s debut

Bill Simmons can’t believe ‘punchless’ Steelers in Mike McCarthy’s debut

The Pittsburgh Steelers won their opening game of the 2026 NFL season 20-13 over the Atlanta Falcons on September 13 in an effort that had fans, including analyst Bill Simmons, feeling uneasy.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Steeler Nation / September 14
Report: Joey Porter Jr Had 67 Million Reasons To Ignore Steelers' Contract Offer

Report: Joey Porter Jr Had 67 Million Reasons To Ignore Steelers' Contract Offer

The Pittsburgh Steelers refuse to negotiate player extensions once regular-season football has started. It would be shocking if Joey Porter Jr. ended up signing a new deal for the remainder of the 2026 calendar year.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
Mike McCarthy gives an update on Joey Porter Jr.’s Week 2 status

Mike McCarthy gives an update on Joey Porter Jr.’s Week 2 status

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. dealt with contract issues all offseason. While nothing came to fruition, Porter was inactive in Week 1 due to his conditioning.

DK Metcalf News / Steeler Nation / September 14
Steelers' $132 Million Star Gets Brutal Week 1 Awakening After Costly Mistakes

Steelers' $132 Million Star Gets Brutal Week 1 Awakening After Costly Mistakes

The Pittsburgh Steelers did enough offensively to survive Week 1, but survival left plenty of opportunities sitting on the field. Pittsburgh's passing game produced several chances to turn a close afternoon into something far more comfortable, only for promising plays to disappear before they reached the box score.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / September 14
'Definitely Have To Be Better': Mike McCarthy Was Critical Of The Steelers Receivers

'Definitely Have To Be Better': Mike McCarthy Was Critical Of The Steelers Receivers

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the 2026 season with a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, but Mike McCarthy did not allow the result to excuse an obvious offensive problem.

Aaron Rodgers News / Yardbarker / September 14
Rodgers criticizes referees after ugly performance in Week 1

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers criticizes referees after ugly performance in Week 1

Following the game, the future Hall of Famer gave the referees an earful, calling them out for some blatant missed calls on the Steelers' star wide receiver.

New Joey Porter Jr., Steelers trade update emerges after Week 1 decision
Cowboys floated as destination for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., but he alone can't solve defensive problems
Steelers' T.J. Watt joined Julius Peppers on exclusive list after interception vs. Falcons
The 'Most starts by an active NFL QB' quiz
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 14
New Porter-Steelers trade update emerges after Week 1 decision

New Joey Porter Jr., Steelers trade update emerges after Week 1 decision

Porter spent the majority of August on the physically unable to perform list with a supposed back injury that he aggravated on the first day of training camp.

Steelers' latest move could be bad news for Joey Porter Jr.
Mike McCarthy tries to downplay Joey Porter Jr.-Steelers saga
Cowboys floated as destination for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., but he alone can't solve defensive problems
The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz
T.J. Watt News / Steel City Underground / September 14
Watch: T.J. Watt’s pick-six seals Week 1 win

Watch: T.J. Watt’s pick-six seals Week 1 win

Steel City Underground highlights the Pittsburgh Steelers’ top play from their latest game. Who gets the game ball for making the biggest impact when it mattered most?

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 13
Mike McCarthy tries to downplay Joey Porter Jr.-Steelers saga

Mike McCarthy tries to downplay Joey Porter Jr.-Steelers saga

The Pittsburgh Steelers survived an ugly game vs. the undermanned Atlanta Falcons to secure a 20-13 Week 1 win.

Shocking stat proves Steelers are planning to trade Porter Jr.
Steelers' trade partner for Porter Jr. quickly emerges in NFC
Aaron Rodgers takes chance as discipline could be waiting after win
Steelers' winners and losers from first regular-season game against Falcons
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. gets his potential return date
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 13
T.J. Watt joined Julius Peppers on exclusive list after INT vs. Falcons

Steelers' T.J. Watt joined Julius Peppers on exclusive list after interception vs. Falcons

Former Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers will need to make some room for Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt.

Steelers' latest move could be bad news for Joey Porter Jr.
Steelers high-priced defense has no excuse not to start season strong
The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

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