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Monday, September 14, 2026
Mike McCarthy Outlines Two Areas Steelers Are Focusing On After Season Opener

Mike McCarthy is happy to teach and learn while winning. To stack victories, McCarthy knows there’s two areas in particular the Pittsburgh Steelers must clean up. He outlined those facets Monday...

‘That’s Not Browns Being Browns’: Cleveland HC Todd Monken Responds To Mike Tomlin’s Comments

Every team in the AFC North won their first game of the season except for the Cleveland Browns. While some Pittsburgh Steelers fans are worried about their favorite team, it could always be worse....

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...

‘Chasing Points’: Dan Orlovsky Says What Steelers Are Doing Offensively Is Not ‘Sustainable’

The Pittsburgh Steelers lacked offensive firepower in 2025. As a result, they made some big changes on that side of the ball this offseason. The quarterback is the same, but the Steelers added to...

NFL Insider Offers Details Of Pittsburgh’s Two Contract Offers To Joey Porter Jr.

There’s new information about the contract offers the Pittsburgh Steelers made to cornerback Joey Porter Jr. before the team’s self-imposed deadline of Sunday’s kickoff against the Atlanta...

‘Same Old Steelers Offense’: Chris Simms Not Impressed With Pittsburgh’s Week 1 Win

The Pittsburgh Steelers handled business Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. However, the game was closer than many people expected it to be. The Steelers won 20-13, and the Falcons played with...

‘These Plays Need To Be Made’: Joe Haden, James Harrison Criticize DK Metcalf After Sloppy Week 1 Performance

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-0 after beating the Atlanta Falcons, 20-13. It wasn’t the prettiest win, though. The Steelers had plenty of issues, especially with their top wide receiver. DK...

Aaron Rodgers calls out refs for actions in Steelers-Falcons game

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodger is not happy.

The Terrible Podcast – Steelers-Falcons Game Recap, Joey Porter Jr. Situation Moving Forward & More

Season 17, Episode 22 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the Atlanta Falcons,...

Schefter Provides Update On Joey Porter Jr.: ‘There Has Not Been A Lot Of Trade Interest’

News broke early Sunday before the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons that the team did not reach a contract extension with CB Joey Porter Jr. and Porter had requested a...

‘Wasn’t Pretty At Times’: Steelers Run Game Needs To Be ‘A Lot Better’ Moving Forward, Kaboly Says

Mike McCarthy spoke many times this past offseason about wanting to get 55 touches per game. After one week of action, McCarthy has his first win in Pittsburgh, and he’s fulfilling that wish so...

Steelers prove they can survive without Joey Porter Jr. (for now)

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't need cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, but that doesn't mean they won't need him this season.

Kaboly Predicts How Joey Porter Jr. Saga Will End

Other than Le’Veon Bell’s in-season holdout in 2018, the Joey Porter Jr. saga is entering uncharted territory. Even then, the Steelers openly acknowledged Bell was holding out. With Porter,...

Paglia: College Football Week Two Stock Report

We’re back with another stock report, and college football wasted no time delivering the shock of the season. Oklahoma State entered the weekend with the longest active FBS losing streak and...

Raiders' $45 million Michael Mayer blunder proves Steelers won Washington deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers hit a home run on the Darnell Washington deal, given the Raiders' recent overpay for backup tight end Michael Mayer.

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...

‘How Many Players Can Do This?:’ T.J. Watt ‘All The Way Back’ After Week 1 Showing, Rex Ryan Says

Early in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game, the Atlanta Falcons had the ball trailing the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10. The Falcons lined up at their own 44-yard line, facing 2nd-and-10. Falcons QB...

‘They Did A Great Job’: Cam Heyward Credits Steelers Secondary For Stepping Up In Joey Porter Jr.’s Absence

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 1’s matchup against Atlanta missing a key piece of the secondary. Joey Porter Jr., one of the brightest spots on the defense, didn’t suit up as he continues to...

Pittsburgh Steelers Week 1 PFF Grades: Stars Shine To Open Season

It wasn’t the prettiest win, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-0 after beating the Atlanta Falcons, 20-13. It was a historic game for T.J. Watt, who registered two sacks and a pick-six, and Watt...

3 standouts that paved the way for a Steelers' victory vs Falcons

Three Pittsburgh Steelers stood out as the biggest winners in Pittsburgh’s 20-13 Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

Week One Numbers Prove Steelers’ Staff Following Through On OLB Rotation

The Pittsburgh Steelers signing outside linebacker Nick Herbig to a $100 million extension in the summer raised eyebrows — and questions about how the franchise was going to justify the hefty...

Film Room: Alex Highsmith And T.J. Watt Dominate Falcons’ Offensive Line

Pittsburgh won Sunday’s game on the back of its front seven. Its defensive line and edge rushers overwhelmed the Atlanta Falcons’ front five, an offensive line that is pretty talented. It was no...

NFL power rankings: Bills No. 1, 49ers and Steelers rise; Rams and Chargers plummet for Week 2

How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up after Week 1?

‘Rather Just Talk About Today’: Todd Monken Not Ready To Discuss Deshaun Watson Starting Next Week

In his first action since his 2024 Achilles injury, Deshaun Watson had a day to forget, but Todd Monken doesn’t have that luxury. Having named Watson his starter, the Browns head coach understands...

5 Steelers players who were all style and no substance in Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped Week 1 behind T.J. Watt, but DK Metcalf, Rico Dowdle, and Aaron Rodgers left plenty to question.

Stats Of The Weird: Steelers Vs Falcons

The 2026 regular season is back. So is our weekly Pittsburgh Steelers stats of the weird. A look at all the oddities from the game that was. This time, let’s get weird about Pittsburgh’s Week 1...

Steelers Get CBS’ New-Look A-Team Broadcast Crew For Patriots Matchup

One week after playing on FOX and having Joe Davis, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver on the call, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have the new-look CBS A-team crew of Jim Nantz, J.J. Watt and Tracy Wolfson...

‘Great Job Of Battling Back’: Pittman Praises Metcalf After Rough Start

DK Metcalf had a disappointing day, hauling in just 4 of 10 targets for 40 yards, but his teammates stuck with him. Late in the game, he made a catch that helped the Steelers close out the game...

Ex-Steelers WR George Pickens malfunctions in Cowboys' SNF opener

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens had a pair of costly drops against the New York Giants on SNF, and Pittsburgh Steelers fans can only laugh.

Christopher Carter's Steelers and Pitt chat: 09.14.26
Film Room: McCarthy’s Perfect Play Call Put Steelers’ Win On Ice

The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled in their four-minute offense in recent years, often giving opponents one more opportunity to win in tight, one-score games. That may be set to change with...

Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – DL Cam Heyward

Player: DL Cam Heyward Stock Value: Up Reasoning: To kick off his 16th season, Cam Heyward put on a clinic, including three run stops and three batted passes. While he didn’t record a sack or a...

‘He Needs To Step Up’: Chris Hoke Says DK Metcalf Has ‘To Improve’ After Rough Week 1 Performance

The Pittsburgh Steelers had high expectations for DK Metcalf’s first season in 2025. For a variety of reasons, those weren’t entirely met. Now paired with some extra talent at receiver and in his...

Heyward On Porter: ‘Joey’s Gonna Be A Pittsburgh Steeler Long After This’

Cam Heyward didn’t know whether Joey Porter would play yesterday, but he’s confident the fourth-year man isn’t going anywhere. Dealing with a purported back injury as his period for negotiating a...

4 winners (and 2 losers) from Steelers narrow victory over Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers got the important part down with a win over the Falcons, but it was a mixed bag across the board for the team.

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...

Report: Ravens Rookie WR Ja’Kobi Lane Believed To Have Fractured Wrist

While new Ravens HC Jesse Minter is enjoying his first victory, injuries to WRs Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane risk limiting the offense. Granted, QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Henry seemed to...

Is This The T.J. Watt The Steelers Will See This Year?

Is this the T.J. Watt the Steelers will see this year? T.J. Watt started his career with a two-sack game that included an interception. It took him nearly a decade to do it again. Not that that’s...

Steelers Week 1 analysis: Joey Porter Jr.'s absence wasn’t felt on Sunday, but it could be soon
Positional Grades: Steelers Vs. Falcons

It wasn’t pretty, like most early-season games, but the Pittsburgh Steelers made just enough plays to pick up a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, beginning the Mike McCarthy era on the right...

Sunday, September 13, 2026
‘The Browns Is The Browns:’ Mike Tomlin Roasts Cleveland Using JuJu Smith-Schuster’s Viral Phrase 

Last year, Mike Tomlin didn’t hide his feelings about the Cleveland Browns trading QB Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals. Sunday night, Tomlin didn’t mince words about the Browns opening their...

Fowler Lists Five Feasible Trade Partners For Joey Porter Jr.

Though the Pittsburgh Steelers have downplayed the Joey Porter Jr. situation, the facts are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Porter did not receive a contract extension before the team’s...

Joey Porter Jr. trade fits: Cowboys, 49ers, Lions could look to add star CB

Joey Porter Jr. is open to a trade. We look at five teams that could trade for the star Steelers CB.

Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy reunion starts with dramatic Steelers win

T.J. Watt delivered a historic performance and game-changing pick-six as the Steelers defeated the Falcons, giving Mike McCarthy an emotional victory in his Pittsburgh coaching debut.

Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin trolls Browns after ugly loss to Jaguars

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had a little fun at the expense of the Cleveland Browns after their ugly loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Inside the other big defensive play that secured the Steelers their Week 1 win
Mike Tomlin Reacts To T.J. Watt’s Spectacular Sunday Performance

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Atlanta Falcons, 20-13, Sunday with T.J. Watt leading the way. Watt got off to a blazing start to the season with two sacks and an interception, which he returned...

AFC North Week 1 Standings: Everyone But Cleveland Is A Winner

Entering the 2026 season, the AFC North was viewed as a division that could — and should — have three playoff teams. Then, there are the Cleveland Browns. After one week, the AFC North has three...

After First Game Together, Michael Pittman Jr. Feels ‘Tuned In’ With Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have many new faces this year, so the number of injuries during camp was a little worrisome. Michael Pittman Jr. was injured in the Saturday night practice and missed the...

Rodgers gives McCarthy game ball after 1st win as Steelers coach

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gave coach Mike McCarthy a game ball after the Steelers' victory Sunday.

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