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Week 1 Worry Silenced For The Steelers Ahead Of Matchup With The Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers took down the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2026 season, but the team left a lot to be desired. Pittsburgh was playing an inferior opponent that was being led by a third-string quarterback, and the Steelers were only able to win the game by a score of 20-13.

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Troy Fautanu's Promising Update Reveals Hidden Steelers Benefit For Max Iheanachor

The Pittsburgh Steelers received a promising observation about Troy Fautanu as they prepare for Sunday's matchup, but his ankle injury also created an opportunity that could matter if he cannot play.

Joe Haden News / Steeler Nation / September 19

Joe Haden's Bold Patriots Demand Leaves Steelers No Room For Excuses

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the Mike McCarthy era with a victory, but former cornerback Joe Haden is already demanding something much more convincing.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 19

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. Trade Price Can't Drop Below This

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a place nobody predicted with fourth-year cornerback Joey Porter Jr. What was supposed to be a no-brainer contract extension has devolved into an impasse for the two sides.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Projecting Steelers Starting Lineup vs Patriots for NFL Week 2

With a week of practice and a Week 1 win behind them, the Pittsburgh Steelers are headed to Foxborough for Week 2. They will take on the New England Patriots as Pittsburgh looks to win back-to-back games at Gillette Stadium for the first time.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / September 19

Steelers' Expensive Star Had A Very Rough Week 1 Game Against Falcons: 'Got To Make The Layups'

The Pittsburgh Steelers loved what they saw out of their front four in their Week 1 win against the Atlanta Falcons. Star defensive tackle Cameron Heyward kept batting the ball down at the line of scrimmage while the starting edge rushers gave quarterback Cooper Rush nightmares in the pocket.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Steelers Receive Joey Porter Jr. Trade Update Amid Contract Standoff

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. entered the 2026 season without resolving their contract standoff, and the cornerback will miss a second consecutive game Sunday while uncertainty surrounding his future continues.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 19

Steelers Get A Major Warning From TJ Watt About Drake Maye

The Pittsburgh Steelers left Week 1 with the kind of defensive performance that can make a pass rush feel solved. Four sacks, two interceptions and a game-changing touchdown supplied plenty of evidence that Patrick Graham's front can dictate an afternoon.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 19

Steelers Have 1 Gigantic Problem That Could Derail 2026 Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers definitely have a lot of work to do despite winning the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. The offense was very rough throughout the whole contest, as they failed to score touchdowns without the aid of interceptions from their defense.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / September 19

Steelers Could Now Have A Surprising Advantage In New England

The Pittsburgh Steelers know better than most teams that Foxborough can become an unpleasant place to work. For years, trips there carried their own baggage before kickoff, and even last season's breakthrough required five takeaways and a fourth-down stop to escape.

T.J. Watt News / Steeler Nation / September 19

Steelers' TJ Watt Reveals The Patriots' Key Problem Pittsburgh Can Exploit Again

The Pittsburgh Steelers do not need to guess whether one New England weakness can change a game. They watched it swing last year's trip to Foxborough, and the memory is fresh enough that nobody on either sideline needs a reminder of how expensive one repeated mistake can become.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 19

5 College Players Steelers Should Be Watching This Weekend

It's not too early for the Pittsburgh Steelers to start making preparations for the 2027 NFL Draft. The college football season is now in full swing, and while all eyes are on the quarterback class for the Steelers, there's a multitude of other positions at which they could look for help early in the draft.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 19

4 Key Matchups For the Steelers in Week 2 at Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers will hit the road for the first time in the 2026 season when they travel to Foxborough to face the New England Patriots in Week 2.

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Aaron Rodgers News / HITC / September 19

Patriots take aim at Aaron Rodgers through social media post ahead of Steelers game

The New England Patriots return to Gillette Stadium this weekend to face Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike Vrabel’s team was dealt a frustrating defeat in Week One against the Seattle Seahawks, whilst the Steelers secured a victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18

Steelers announce Joey Porter Jr.'s status for Week 2 game vs. Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers soap opera with Joey Porter Jr. reached its next act on Friday afternoon when the team officially ruled the cornerback out for their Week 2 game against the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Report reveals why Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. are at an impasse amid contract standoff

Joey Porter Jr. reportedly feels this way about Steelers as details on rejected contract offer emerge

Saga involving Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. takes new twist ahead of Patriots game

Multiple teams might join the Joey Porter Jr. trade sweepstakes after Week 2

NFL executive reveals what Steelers could get in trade for Joey Porter Jr.

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Omar Khan News / Steeler Nation / September 18

Omar Khan Given 85% Chance To Break Steelers' Controversial Rule With Joey Porter Jr

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent years treating their refusal to negotiate contracts during the regular season as one of the organization's firmest traditions.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 18

Santonio Holmes Uncovers Secret Of Aaron Rodgers' Green Bay Game For Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not bring Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh to turn him into a different quarterback. They brought him in because he has spent an entire career trusting his arm, seeing leverage before the snap and giving receivers chances down the field.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 18

Steelers' Jalen Ramsey Could Create A Dangerous Problem Drake Maye Already Failed To Solve

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the offseason talking about versatility as though it were a defensive luxury. Week 2 could turn it into a weapon. New England already put one specific protection problem on film, and Pittsburgh has a veteran defensive back whose value has increasingly come from doing more than standing in one place.