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Patrick Queen baffled by criticism of T.J. Watt
The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off the 2026 NFL season with a victory over the Atlanta Falcons at home, 20-13. The close score is a reminder that any team can be beaten and shouldn’t overlook any potential opponent. The Falcons started Cooper Rush at quarterback and gave the Steelers everything they could handle. The offense has […]
Mike McCarthy critical of his play calling against Falcons
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-0 in the Mike McCarthy era after a victorious homecoming against Atlanta on Sunday. In front of McCarthy’s family and friends coaching the team he grew up watching and cheering for, the veteran head coach delivered a 20-13 win in the season opener. But it wasn’t the prettiest of offensive performances […]
Mike McCarthy done discussing Joey Porter Jr.’s contract dispute
Talking to the media the day after the Steelers’ season-opening win over the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh head coach Mike McCarthy still faced a number of questions regarding a player who didn’t even suit up on Sunday. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was the lone rostered Steelers player to be ruled out in Week 1, with a […]
Mike Tomlin mocks Browns after blowout loss to Jaguars
The entire AFC North began the season with a win to get to 1-0. Well, everyone except for the Cleveland Browns. While the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Baltimore Ravens all left Week 1 with a win, the Browns were the victims of a 34-10 beatdown at the hand of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Deshaun Watson […]
The morning after: Aaron Rodgers needs more from his receivers
Aaron Rodgers’ Week 1 box score does not do him justice in the slightest. The 42 year-old quarterback was slinging the pill all over the yard in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-13 win to kickoff the season, but it was a victory that could have been much more convincing had Rodgers gotten help on some high-quality […]
5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons
The Steelers have opened the Mike McCarthy era 1-0 following a one-score win over the Atlanta Falcons to start the season. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had: 1. T.J. Watt looks back T.J. Watt’s performance on Sunday, with two sacks, an additional tackle for loss, four total tackles and a pick […]
Steelers stock report after Week 1 win over Falcons
The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped with a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons to begin the Mike McCarthy era. After many of the Steelers’ starters sat out in the preseason, Pittsburgh looked noticeably rusty early in the contest, before settling in doing enough to get to 1-0. Let’s take a look at this week’s stock report […]
T.J. Watt joins rare NFL company after Steelers’ Week 1 win
Steelers star T.J. Watt looked like his old, Defensive Player of the Year self in Pittsburgh’s 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener, logging a strong four-tackle, two-sack performance highlighted by a 35-yard pick six. And with that interception, Watt has joined a highly exclusive NFL club. According to ESPN Insights, the […]
T.J. Watt turns back clock in Steelers win over Falcons
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. But what happens when that old dog and his old tricks begin working again? Ask the Pittsburgh Steelers, as T.J. Watt took us back in time with a vintage performance to help lift Pittsburgh over Atlanta en route to a 20-13 WIN. In the first […]
Troy Fauntau leaves Week 1 game vs. Falcons with injury
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu has left the Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons with an injury. Rookie Max Iheanchor has entered the game at right tackle with Dylan Cook moving to the left side. It’s unclear what exactly the injury was, but the former first-round pick was favoring his right arm/shoulder. We’ll […]
Steelers vs. Falcons: Week 1 game chat
The Steelers’ 2026 season is finally here, with Pittsburgh opening the year at home against the Atlanta Falcons at 1 p.m. EST Sunday. For this week only, both teams enter the matchup at 0-0; it’s a clean slate and a time to set the tone for the 2026 season. The game will be broadcast nationally […]
Joey Porter Jr officially OUT vs. Falcons
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is officially inactive for Pittsburgh’s Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. It was reported earlier in the day that Porter was unlikely to play, and now that has come to fruition. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday that Pittsburgh has now grown open to a […]
Steelers open to Joey Porter Jr trade
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ ongoing contract dispute with Joey Porter Jr. could be reaching a tipping point. The former second-round pick is not expected to play in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He did not partake in training camp and is still getting “ramped up,” as head coach Mike McCarthy has said. With the […]
Joey Porter unlikely to play vs. Falcons, trade remains possibility
As the Pittsburgh Steelers get set to begin their season today against the Atlanta Falcons, they will likely be doing it without one of their top defenders. According to Adam Schefter, Porter is unlikely to play in Week 1. “Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., who has been embroiled in a contract dispute all summer, is […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Giving the dirty bird (Week 1)
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Tomorrow we take on the Atlanta “Dirty Bird” Falcons in the home opener and first game of the season. I can’t wait to see what the 2026 season brings. First Steeler win of the season: Here We […]
Steelers elevate defensive back to active roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers are elevating defensive back Doneiko Slaughter to the active roster, the team announced on Saturday. Slaughter had a tremendous training camp and preseason with Pittsburgh and was one of the final cuts before being placed on the practice squad. The only player to appear on the Steelers’ injury report this week has […]
Three Steelers with the most to lose against the Falcons
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 […]
Mike Tomlin reveals best Steelers team he ever coached
Mike Tomlin revealed the best team he ever coached in a recent interview with the Today Show — and according to the former Steelers head coach, it’s not the 2008-09 team that won Super Bowl XLIII. “The best team I coached, probably, didn’t win,” Tomlin said. “Probably in the mid-teens, 2015-16. Denver won it that […]
Friday Night Happy Hour: Week 1 edition
Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread: Tonight’s song rec: A Steelers shirt in the new Ratboys Tiny Desk Concert. I actually would’ve linked it with or without the Pittsburgh gear — a great performance.
Joey Porter Jr. questionable for Steelers-Falcons
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 […]
5 questions about the Falcons for Steelers fans ahead of Week 1
Both the Steelers and the Falcons have new coaching staffs heading into Week 1. It’s safe to say both franchises will be looking to start their new era off on the right foot with a victory. I spoke with Kevin Knight of The Falcoholic to learn a bit about what’s new with the Atlanta Falcons. […]
Falcons to start Cooper Rush vs. Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons and the start of the Mike McCarthy era will see Cooper Rush starting for Atlanta. After suffering an oblique injury during practice on Thursday, Falcons starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out for the season opener. Rush will step into the starting role unexpectedly […]
Joey Porter not optimistic about deal getting done with Steelers
With the Pittsburgh Steelers season officially beginning in two days time, their window to get a deal done with star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is rapidly shrinking. The Steelers don’t negotiate contracts during the season – something that won’t change with Porter. The former second-round pick spoke with the media on Friday, and was very […]
Joey Porter disputes rumored salary demands
The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to come to terms on a contract extension with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. The team has made it clear it won’t break its tradition of not negotiating contracts during the regular season, so they have less than 48 hours to get a deal done if they want it to get […]
Three Rivers Report: Who will the Steelers face at quarterback on Sunday?
The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to roll on Sunday and begin the season against the Atlanta Falcons, but the bigger question is: who will be the starting quarterback? Last year’s starter is still working back from an injury, and Tua Tagovailoa injured his back in practice opening the door for Cooper Rush to start against […]
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