Ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. spoke to reporters about the status of his contract negotiations, hoping for an agreement to be reached before kickoff. He explicitly dismissed rumors suggesting he demanded to become the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback while trying to manage outside expectations about his […]
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My final five Pittsburgh Steelers pregame thoughts as they welcome the Atlanta Falcons to Acrisure Stadium to kick off the 2026 NFL season. 1. EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN The coaching carousel made stops in Pittsburgh and Atlanta this offseason. After 19 seasons, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down. Raheem Morris was relieved of […]
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. participated fully in practice despite dealing with a knee designation, as reported by PFWA reporter D. Orlando Ledbetter on X. This came after the coaching staff announced Tua Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback and designated Cooper Rush as the backup for the upcoming Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh […]
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Are you ready for some football? In their home opener, the Pittsburgh Steelers begin the 2026 NFL regular season by taking on the NFC South Atlanta Falcons. With the start of the Mike McCarthy era, many questions remain about this team. But the time for speculation is over, and the answers will come quickly. Below […]
As we do every week to prepare you for the upcoming game, we give you our X factor of the week. Sometimes it’s a player, unit, concept or scheme. Here’s our Pittsburgh Steelers X factor against the Atlanta Falcons. STEELERS VS FALCONS X FACTOR: ILB PATRICK QUEEN Pittsburgh signed Patrick Queen to a large contract back in 2024. After an excellent stint with the rival Baltimore Ravens during his rookie contract, they hoped he’d steady the middle of the defense and take control of the green dot d...
As we do every week to prepare you for the upcoming game, we give you our X factor of the week. Sometimes it’s a player, unit, concept or scheme. Here’s our Pittsburgh Steelers X factor against the Atlanta Falcons. STEELERS VS FALCONS X FACTOR: ILB PATRICK QUEEN Pittsburgh signed Patrick Queen to a large contract […]
A new report suggests the Atlanta Falcons don’t have high hopes for Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix as their quarterback […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers will open the 2026 regular season Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, marking the beginning of the Mike McCarthy era and the first meaningful opportunity for several players to establish themselves in their new-look roles. While the season opener is only one game, it could carry significant implications for players competing for playing […]
The Atlanta Falcons have not even played their first game of the 2026 season, but their top decision-makers are already getting an early look at two potential quarterbacks in the 2027 NFL Draft. Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham and president of football Matt Ryan traveled to Stillwater, Oklahoma, for Saturday’s matchup between Oregon and Oklahoma […]
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Several NFL talent evaluators will reportedly be in attendance when the Oregon Ducks and Oklahoma State Cowboys clash Saturday in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Several NFL talent evaluators were reportedly in attendance when the No. 6 Oregon Ducks suffered a 39-31 upset loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
The Pittsburgh Steelers finally take the field for some meaningful football against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. From far and wide, it’s a game they’re expected to win. The Falcons are dealing with some key injuries on the defensive front and will now have to start Cooper Rush after Tua Tagovailoa went down with an oblique injury late this week. To analyst Nick Shook, it’s a game the Steelers should win with ease. He can see them coming out on top by multiple scores. “The vibes around this s...
The Pittsburgh Steelers finally take the field for some meaningful football against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. From far and wide, it’s a game they’re expected to win. The Falcons are dealing with some key injuries on the defensive front and will now have to start Cooper Rush after Tua Tagovailoa went down with an […]
The Steelers will host the Atlanta Falcons, led by longtime foe Kevin Stefanski, on Sunday to kick off the 2026 […]
Despite returning multiple starters, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line will look plenty different as the team opens its season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Among that change is Troy Fautanu moving from right tackle to left tackle this year. Fautanu has plenty of experience on the left side. It’s where he shined at the University of Washington. But since entering the NFL, he’s spent his time on the right side and has grown very comfortable there. The early returns on Fautanu’s p...
Despite returning multiple starters, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line will look plenty different as the team opens its season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Among those changes is Troy Fautanu moving from right tackle to left tackle this year. Fautanu has plenty of experience on the left side. It’s where he shined at the […]
Tua Tagovailoa’s back is tighter than a clam with lockjaw, and Michael Penix Jr. doesn’t trust his knee as far as he can throw it. It’s Cooper Rush time. For some, this feels like the worst-case scenario for the Atlanta Falcons quarterback room, but is the drop-off from Tagovailoa to Rush really all that significant […]
The Steelers will open the 2026 season at home, a rare occurrence in recent years, and are 5.5-point favorites with the Falcons coming to town. While they have some explosive players on offense, questions at quarterback and on the defensive front make the Falcons an opponent the Steelers ought to beat.
The Pittsburgh Steelers appeared to catch a break when Tua Tagovailoa was ruled out of Sunday’s season opener with an oblique injury suffered in practice just two days earlier. However, with Cooper Rush now set to start under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, analysts have warned that Atlanta’s quarterback change could end up working against […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers thought they would be facing QB Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons come to town. That all changed Thursday when Tagovailoa’s back flared up during practice. On Friday, the Falcons made it official: Tagovailoa is out for Sunday and QB Cooper Rush is the starter. Last-minute quarterback changes can throw off a team’s preparation, whether they’re changing quarterbacks or their opponent is. Could the Falcons and head coach Kevin Stefanski heavily alter their ...
The Pittsburgh Steelers have stocked the trenches in recent years on both the offensive and defensive lines. For the first time in the few seasons, the Steelers head into their Week 1 matchup against the Falcons loaded with depth on the defensive line. From the edge to nose tackle, Pittsburgh has several quality players who […]
The Atlanta Falcons will be without projected starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for Sunday’s Week 1 opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, which could mean a bigger dose of star running back Bijan Robinson in offensive coordinator Tommy Rees’ attack. Robinson is hoping for a stellar season under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, who added an exciting […]
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A weekly article we post that gives an overview of how national media members view the Pittsburgh Steelers’ odds. Just a skinny summary of notable names who are picking for or against Pittsburgh. We’ll see who gets it right most often. If they offer a score prediction, we include that too. When applicable, I’ll toss […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers thought they would be facing QB Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons come to town. That all changed Thursday when Tagovailoa’s back flared up during practice. On Friday, the Falcons made it official: Tagovailoa is out for Sunday and QB Cooper Rush is the starter. Last-minute quarterback changes can throw […]