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Steelers' Darnell Washington Gets A Big-Time Message From Mike McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers walked away from their season opener with a win and plenty of offensive film left to dissect. Some pieces immediately found their place in Mike McCarthy's new system, while others barely had opportunities to show what months of offseason planning might eventually produce.

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Steelers Must Start Max Iheanachor in Week 2

The Pittsburgh Steelers won their Week 1 matchup over the Atlanta Falcons in spite of a mediocre performance from their defense. The Steelers’ defense

Joey Porter Jr. 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

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / September 14

'Throw It In January': Steelers' Mike McCarthy Detailed Focus On Passing Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers began the Mike McCarthy era with a Week 1 win against the Atlanta Falcons. However, there were still plenty of issues and growing pains with the team, particularly regarding the offense.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / TWSN / September 14

Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 1 Win Revealed One Uncomfortable Truth: Full Takeaways

The Pittsburgh Steelers began their season with a win against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium. This wasn’t a dominant win by any means, but it was exactly the way that you’d expect a Steelers season-opening game to go. T.J. Watt had perhaps his worst season in the NFL in 2025.

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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 / EssentiallySports / September 14

Aaron Rodgers Unloads on Referees Despite Steelers’ Win Over Falcons

A season-opening win in your final NFL season would leave a veteran QB smiling, but Aaron Rodgers wasn’t in a celebratory mood after the Pittsburgh Steelers won 20–13 over the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 14

Joey Porter Jr. trade targets become clear as Steelers 'are willing to deal him'

It is safe to assume that Porter and some decision-makers might not be seeing eye to eye, and that could lead to the end of Porter's time with the Steelers.

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

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

T.J. Watt, Steelers stifle Falcons

The 'Most starts by an active NFL QB' quiz

DK Metcalf News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14

DK Metcalf's Performance Should Concern Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers earned a Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons in spite of a disappointing showing from their offense. The Steelers closed out the day with just 264 yards on that side of the ball, 221 of which came through the air. As Pittsburgh’s No.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 14

Cowboys floated as destination for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., but he alone can't solve defensive problems

The Dallas defense was smoked in a 28-20 road loss to the 1-0 New York Giants on "Sunday Night Football."

NFL insider links Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. with five teams after Week 1 decision

Steelers' latest move could be bad news for Joey Porter Jr.

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

The 'Most 2-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

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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.

Jaquan Brisker News / Steeler Nation / September 14

Steelers' Victory Brought Out Extreme Emotions For New Safety Jaquan Brisker

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their 2026 season on Sunday as the team took on the Atlanta Falcons at home. The Steelers were able to get the win and start the season off 1-0, but it was a sloppy victory.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 14

Steelers Takeaways: Defense delivers as McCarthy era begins with a win

Steel City Underground presents post-game takeaways from every Pittsburgh Steelers game of the 2026 NFL regular season. It wasn’t always pretty, but the Mike McCarthy era in Pittsburgh officially begins with a win.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 14

'Rest Of Your Life': Steelers' Mike McCarthy Has Bold Statement About TJ Watt's Week 1 Interception

The Pittsburgh Steelers began the Mike McCarthy era in the Steel City with a Week 1 victory over the visiting Atlanta Falcons by a score of 20-13. While the final score could have been a lot uglier for the NFC foe, the Black and Gold earned a home win to start off the 2026 regular season.

Mike Tomlin News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14

Ex-Steelers' Mike Tomlin Uses Famous Quote to Roast Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-0 and joined two other teams in the AFC North with wins on opening weekend of the NFL season. The one team in the division that didn't win was the Cleveland Browns.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Grading Mike McCarthy’s Steelers Performance in Win vs. Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the Mike McCarthy era with a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. While the Steelers came away with a win, it was far from a clean performance, particularly on offense.

T.J. Watt News / Steel City Underground / September 14

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?

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14

3 Winners, 3 Losers From Steelers Win Over Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers took down the Atlanta Falcons in their regular season opener, defeating their NFC South opponent by a final score of 20-13. Thanks to an incredible individual effort on defense, the Steelers begin the 2026 campaign with a 1-0 record.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Joey Porter Jr. Mock Trades: See what the Steelers can fetch in return for disgruntled corner who wants out of Pittsburgh

While Sunday was the beginning of the Steelers’ 2026 season, just hours before kickoff against the Atlanta Falcons, new reporting from ESPN suggests that it could be the end of Joey Porter Jr.’s time in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 13