The Pittsburgh Steelers came out with a Week 1 win, beating the Atlanta Falcons 20-13. Their offense still sputtered, though, despite major upgrades this offseason. Aaron Rodgers looked good, but some of the pieces around him made errors in big spots. However, one player who answered the call when asked to was Darnell Washington, and former Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes wants Pittsburgh to get Washington more involved going forward “We’ve also gotta get Darnell in the game,” Holmes sa...
Cooper Rush was never supposed to start a game for the Atlanta Falcons this season unless necessary. With Michael Penix Jr. still not at 100% after his ACL tear last season, veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took most of the first-team reps through training camp, and head coach Kevin Stefanski named him the Week 1 starter. […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers came out with a Week 1 win, beating the Atlanta Falcons 20-13. Their offense still sputtered, though, despite major upgrades this offseason. Aaron Rodgers looked good, but some of the pieces around him made errors in big spots. However, one player who answered the call when asked to was Darnell Washington, and […]
Ben Roethlisberger is happy the Pittsburgh Steelers won. But like most fans, he’s concerned about the team struggling to put away an undermanned Atlanta Falcons team with offensive issues that look too similar to past years. On his Footbahlin podcast, Roethlisberger said preseason fears are being realized. “I think we saw in this game…what could be the fears of this team,” Roethlisberger said. “This season, this offense. The lack of protection on Aaron Rodgers. The lack of a run game. It wasn’...
Episode 619 — Sept. 15, 2026 Were you too busy to keep up with the last couple of days of Pittsburgh Steelers news and don’t know where to start? I’ll catch you up on “The Depot 180.” From player news to the transaction wire, I will get you up to speed in a quick three-minute update. In today’s episode, I make my debut on the site to recap the Steelers’ 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. I discuss some of the winners and losers from the game, and give the latest on Joey Porter Jr. after he sa...
Cam Newton reacts to the Falcons quarterback chaos and the online push for him to suit up in Atlanta, laying out exactly what he’d need to come back and why he’d outplay Cooper Rush. The 4th&1 crew breaks down the Giants’ 28-20 win over Dallas in John Harbaugh’s debut, the Bears’ 59-point opener and Lamar Jackson’s MVP case, then debates whether Todd Monken’s support can save Deshaun Watson in Cleveland. TIMECODES 5:15 – WEEK 1 PRIZEPICKS RECAP 9:05 – GIANTS AND COWBOYS RECAP 24:27 – CAM NEWTO...
Ben Roethlisberger is happy the Pittsburgh Steelers won. But like most fans, he’s concerned about the team struggling to put away an undermanned Atlanta Falcons team with offensive issues that look too similar to past years. On his Footbahlin podcast, Roethlisberger said preseason fears are being realized. “I think we saw in this game…what could […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers started the Mike McCarthy era on a high note by defeating the Atlanta Falcons at home Sunday afternoon, 20-13. After a shaky start, it was the Steelers’ defense that stole the show and propelled the team to victory. That included a pick-six from TJ Watt, who looked fresh and revitalized under this […]
It’s never a bad thing to start an NFL season 1-0. Wins are hard to come by at this level, and any team can win on any given Sunday. But it’s fair to have expected the Pittsburgh Steelers to handle the Atlanta Falcons a little more than they did in Week 1. The Steelers held on for 20-13 win, but it wasn’t the most convincing performance we’ve seen. To ESPN’s Chris Canty, it was actually worrisome. “You needed the pick six to seal a win against a team whoes quarterback got there late to camp, a...
The NFL delivered the highest-scoring Week 1 of the Super Bowl era (tying the 2012 season with 791 total points) over the weekend, and several former Virginia Cavaliers cashed in with hot starts. Here’s every notable performance this week from the ’Hoos in the pros. Olamide Zaccheaus | WR, Atlanta Falcons While Zaccheaus logged just […]
The Atlanta Falcons opened the 2026 season with a 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The game also brought an early setback along the defensive line. Da’Shawn Hand joined Atlanta on a one-year deal this offseason, but his first game with the team did not go as planned. His early exit added another concern for […]
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Nehemiah Pritchett hauled in his first career interception, while fellow cornerbacks Jamel Dean and Roger McCreary forced fumbles and made crucial stops to help their teams secure week 1 victories. That and more on this week’s Auburn Made NFL Rundown. Jamel Dean, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers Dean and the Steelers started the 2026 season with a bang, securing a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. After spending the first seven years of his career in Tampa Bay, Dean made an immediate impact in hi...
Depth Chart Presented by Atlanta Falcons Week 2 depth chart vs. Carolina Panthers The Falcons will host the Carolina Panthers in their Week 2 home opener. Sep 15, 2026 at 04:38 PM Will McFadden Senior Reporter Copied! FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have released their unofficial depth chart ahead of the team’s Week 2 game against the Carolina Panthers. Kickoff for the Falcons’ home opener is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said during...
Voice of the Steelers Rob King joins The Drive to talk about the win over Atlanta on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Falcons defense delivered a marquee performance, while the offense and special teams sank the team’s chances in Week 1. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down the film from a tough loss in Pittsburgh, discussing the good and bad from Atlanta’s first game of the year. #falcons #nfl #nflnews #podcast This show is presented by FanDuel: https://www.fanduel.com/ Channel Memberships are now live! Sign up here for exclusive perks and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFalcoholicL...
This week on Audible, Derek Rackley, Dave Archer and D.J. Shockley break down where the Falcons stand after dropping week one on the road versus the Steelers before shifting gears to this weekends home opener against divisional foe Carolina Panthers. The squad talks containing Bryce Young and an explosive Panthers offense, getting the ball in the hands of Falcons stars and more! 0:00 – Intro 1:20 – Falcons Fall to Steelers 9:30 – Falcons Defensive Strengths 14:20 – Panthers Preview 23:24 – Lea...
Rotoworld’s Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) breaks down his top defenses (D/ST) fantasy football managers should consider starting in NFL Week 2 (Falcons, Bucs, 49ers) and one to fade (Chargers). #NBCSports #NFL #sundaynightfootball #DST #fantasyfootball Read Eric’s full Defense (D/ST) Rankings and Streamers column: https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/football/news/2026-fantasy-football-week-2-defense-dst-rankings-and-streamers » Watch SNF on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Subscrib...
The Pittsburgh Steelers used some vintage TJ Watt heroics to escape with a victory over the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 1 contest. After getting a favorable matchup against Falcons third-string quarterback Cooper Rush in their season opener, Pittsburgh will now have to travel to Foxborough to take on the 2025 MVP runner-up, Drake Maye, […]
The Falcons defense delivered a marquee performance, while the offense and special teams sank the team’s chances in Week 1. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down the film from a tough loss in Pittsburgh, discussing the good and bad from Atlanta’s first game of the year. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the […]
Cowboys NFL Transactions The Dallas Cowboys announced they have waived RB Israel Abanikanda. The Cowboys also officially announced they have signed RB Tyler Goodson to the active roster from the Falcons’ practice squad. Abanikanda, 23, attended Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, New York, and was a First-Team All-American at Pittsburgh University in 2022. The Jets selected him in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and he appeared in six games for the team before being waived. The 49e...
It’s never a bad thing to start an NFL season 1-0. Wins are hard to come by at this level, and any team can win on any given Sunday. But it’s fair to have expected the Pittsburgh Steelers to handle the Atlanta Falcons a little more than they did in Week 1. The Steelers held […]
It’s almost incomprehensible, but the Falcons haven’t immediately made a change to their starting QB plans. Cooper Rush remains QB1, though, the door is still open for things to change before we get to Sunday, according to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi. QB Cooper Rush is scheduled for the #Falcons QB weekly press conference slot currently. However, […]
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers sent a heartfelt message to Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith after Sunday’s win. Rodgers […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers and rising star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. failed to reach an agreement on a long-term extension ahead of the season. Porter did not suit up in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, which saw the Steelers win 20-13 and allow just four receptions to wide receivers all afternoon. Over the last two […]
The Dallas Cowboys announced they have waived RB Israel Abanikanda. The Cowboys also officially announced they have signed RB Tyler Goodson to the active roster from the Falcons’ practice squad. Abanikanda, 23, attended Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, New York, and was a First-Team All-American at Pittsburgh University in 2022. The Jets selected him […]
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