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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 […] The post “Terrible News”: Steelers Warned Tua Tagovailoa Injury Could Become Their “Worst Nightmare” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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 […] The post Which legendary RB did Falcons’ Bijan Robinson study to improve his skills? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 […]
With the Atlanta Falcons facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season, the starting quarterback for the game is one that not many people expected. As Tua Tagovailoa is out for the Falcons’ Week 1 matchup, former NFL player and analyst Dan Orlovsky would have a startling take on Tagovailoa […] The post Dan Orlovsky drops wild Falcons’ Cooper Rush, Tua Tagovailoa take before Week 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The final practice leading up to Week 1 games is in the books. Both the Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers have been prepping all week to face off in their season debuts, and we have been closely monitoring the health of both teams. We learned quite a bit on Friday, so let’s dive into the […]
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Happy Friday, and I hope yinz are doing well. Finally, Week 1 is upon us. Meaningful football is here, and the Steelers will open their season Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh entered the week as slight favorites, but that line went up after QB Tua Tagovailoa suffered a back injury on […]
Browns Browns waived WR Jamari Thrash from injured reserve. Browns released DT Tyreak Sapp from the practice squad with an injury settlement. Commanders Commanders released T D.J. Humphries. Eagles Eagles signed WR Xavier Gipson to the practice squad. Eagles placed WR Danny Gray on the practice squad injured list. Falcons Falcons waived LB Malik Verdon […] The post NFL Transactions: Friday 9/11 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Getty Images Week 1 of the NFL is here, and while that is exciting, there are several teams dealing with notable injuries as they enter their first games of the season. The Atlanta Falcons won’t have their top two quarterbacks, the Las Vegas Raiders will be without their top weapon in Brock Bowers, and the New York Giants could potentially be without their top wideout, Malik Nabers, for their primetime conference clash with the Dallas Cowboys. While almost every NFL team will have a player or ...
Matt and Wes are ready for Sunday! Steelers sideline reporter Missi Matthews joins the show to help preview the clash with Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joey Porter Jr. remains questionable for the Steelers' season opener against the Falcons. Here are the latest updates on his injury and contract situation.
After it was revealed Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury during yesterday’s practice, Kevin Stefanski announced that Cooper Rush will start the Falcons opening game against the Steelers. Stefanski: Cooper Rush will start and Jack Strand will be the backup. #Falcons — Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) September 11, 2026 Stefanski would add that Tagovailoa is week-to-week, […]
The Atlanta Falcons will be playing their third-string quarterback against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. That makes it seem like Pittsburgh’s defense doesn’t have too big of a challenge in Week 1. However, the Falcons’ offense shouldn’t be overlooked. Running back Bijan Robinson is a problem, and the Steelers’ defensive line will need to be […]
Just like that, we’ve reached the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener. Just as they did in 2024, the Steelers will open the season against the Atlanta Falcons. This time though, it’s at home on the North Shore. The season opener kicks off the Mike McCarthy era, bringing some excitement for Steelers fans after 19 years under Mike Tomlin. Though the Steelers enter the season as the oldest team in the league, there’s hope that McCarthy’s offensive mind and new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham’...
Cooper Rush will start for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday vs the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Tori McElhaney is here to break down everything that has happened and what to expect from the Falcons offense in game 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joey Porter Jr.’s availability for the Steelers’ season opener against the Falcons on Sunday remains unknown with the star cornerback listed as questionable in Pittsburgh’s latest injury report. Porter was listed as limited with a back injury in Friday’s practice. As he waits for an extension from the team, he’s the lone player with an […]
Tagovailoa suffered an injury during Thursday's practice, pushing Cooper Rush to the top of the depth chart.
The coach who will draw most of the attention on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ sideline Sunday is Mike McCarthy. After nearly […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have issued their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Per the team, CB Joey Porter Jr. was limited for a third-straight day and ends the week questionable. Pittsburgh held a Friday walkthrough, meaning Porter’s designation came as an estimate. Steelers – Falcons Friday injury reports: […]