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The Steelers are 1-0, but it’s clear it’s same old team under Mike McCarthy after Week 1

The Steelers are 1-0, but it’s clear it’s same old team under Mike McCarthy after Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-0. That said, anyone who watched their 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons knows this looked remarkably familiar. Mike McCarthy’s first regular-season game as Pittsburgh’s head coach ended with the same formula that has defined so much of this franchise’s recent identity.

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.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

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?

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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.

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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.

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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Total Pro Sports / September 14
Shailene Woodley’s Reaction Says It All After Aaron Rodgers Claims She Asked To 'F–k' Another Man Days After Their Proposal

Shailene Woodley’s Reaction Says It All After Aaron Rodgers Claims She Asked To 'F–k' Another Man Days After Their Proposal

Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley haven’t shared much publicly since their engagement ended in 2022. That changed recently, when Rodgers brought their relationship back into headlines during an appearance on Cam Heyward’s podcast.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / September 14
Steelers' Mike McCarthy Shows Frustration In Weekly Press Conference: 'I Think I'll Stop Right Here'

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Shows Frustration In Weekly Press Conference: 'I Think I'll Stop Right Here'

The Pittsburgh Steelers started the 2026 season off on the right foot with a win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Head Coach Mike McCarthy was able to get the victory in his regular season debut as the coach of his hometown team, and there were a lot of storylines surrounding his homecoming leading up to the season kicking off.

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.

Patrick Queen News / Steeler Nation / September 14
Steelers' Patrick Queen Fires Back At Stunning Doubt After Superstar's Vintage Week 1

Steelers' Patrick Queen Fires Back At Stunning Doubt After Superstar's Vintage Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered their opener with plenty of questions surrounding whether one of the most decorated players on their roster could still produce the kind of afternoon that once felt almost routine.

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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 / Steeler Nation / September 14
Steelers fans get exciting offensive update after sluggish Week 1 win

Steelers fans get exciting offensive update after sluggish Week 1 win

The offense scored just one touchdown in the win, and that came on a pass from Aaron Rodgers to tight end Pat Freiermuth in the back of the end zone. The tight end spoke to the media after the win, and he spoke about the offensive outlook moving forward.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers criticizes referees after ugly performance in Week 1
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 'NFL Offensive Players of the Year' quiz
Pittsburgh Steelers News / EasySportz / September 14
Aaron Rodgers Had This To Say About Donald Trump

Aaron Rodgers Had This To Say About Donald Trump

Aaron Rodgers has never been afraid to say exactly what he thinks. And he just did it again. During an appearance on teammate Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, Rodgers unloaded on President Donald Trump and declared that the MAGA movement is essentially dead.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / September 14
Steelers’ Week 1 snap counts show that rookie wide receiver has an uphill climb to crack the starting lineup in Pittsburgh

Steelers’ Week 1 snap counts show that rookie wide receiver has an uphill climb to crack the starting lineup in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense struggled mightily against the Atlanta Falcons, leading many to wonder where rookie WR Germie Bernard was. Well, the snap count totals tell a very important story after Sunday.

T.J. Watt News / Steeler Nation / September 14
Steelers' TJ Watt Has High Praise For Defensive Counterpart Following Week 1 Victory

Steelers' TJ Watt Has High Praise For Defensive Counterpart Following Week 1 Victory

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent much of the 2026 offseason wondering whether the speed inside their defense could finally become something more dependable than an occasional highlight.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / September 14
Steelers AFC North Round Up: Division Outlook After Week 1

Steelers AFC North Round Up: Division Outlook After Week 1

The Steelers opened the 2026 season with a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, giving Mike McCarthy a win in his first regular-season game as Pittsburgh’s head coach.

Pittsburgh Steelers 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 / Steeler Nation / September 14
Steelers' Darnell Washington Gets A Big-Time Message From Mike McCarthy

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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14
Steelers Must Start Max Iheanachor in Week 2

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

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
Pittsburgh Steelers News / TWSN / September 14
Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 1 Win Revealed One Uncomfortable Truth: Full Takeaways

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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 14
Steelers Takeaways: Defense delivers as McCarthy era begins with a win

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.

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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