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Sunday, September 13, 2026
Dylan Cook Opens Season As Steelers’ Starting Right Tackle

Dylan Cook is officially the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting right tackle for the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He receives the nod over first round pick Max Iheanachor. Though never...

Mike McCarthy Explains Why Joey Porter Jr. Didn’t Play Against Falcons

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is inactive for the season opener Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium as he continues to deal with a back injury, and the two...

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...

‘It’s Possible’: Steelers May Still Negotiate With Joey Porter Jr. Mid-Season, Dulac Thinks

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a long-standing policy that they don’t negotiate contract extensions over the course of the regular season. That’s why it’s such a big deal that they haven’t reached...

2026 Week 1 Steelers Vs. Falcons Live Update And Discussion Thread – First Half

The wait is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers play a meaningful game today when they kick off the 2026 season at home against the Atlanta Falcons. They enter the season in good health with just DeShon...

Joey Porter Jr. was ruled out for the Steelers' opener, but sources say he is healthy enough to play
Joey Porter Jr. absence headlines Steelers’ inactive list vs. Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Atlanta Falcons without Joey Porter Jr., while Will Howard and Drew Allar settle into expected inactive roles.

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...

Steelers Vs. Falcons: Inactives For Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers released their list of players who will be inactive for the team’s Week 1 Sunday afternoon regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons and the list includes CB Joey...

Dulac: Joey Porter Jr. Deemed ‘Healthy Enough To Play’

Joey Porter Jr. was officially listed with a back injury throughout the week, ending Friday with a questionable game designation. Now he is being deemed healthy to play according to Gerry Dulac...

Pelissero: Myles Garrett To Undergo Knee Surgery, Headed To Injured Reserve

The next chapter for Myles Garrett couldn’t have gotten off to a worse start. After an invisible showing in Thursday’s debut, a blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Garrett is set to undergo...

Steelers-Falcons: Week 1 live chat, updates and analysis with Christopher Carter
LIsten: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,019)

Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week, every weekday at 5 PM/EST, with...

Steelers start season with unexpected, but not surprising, field inspection

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney was one of the members of the franchise checking out the Acrisure Stadium field prior to the kickoff of the Week 1 game on Sunday.

Report: Some Within Steelers Believe Joey Porter Jr. Will Play Today

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not reach a contract extension with CB Joey Porter Jr., and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Porter is unlikely to play against the Atlanta Falcons today, with a back...

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. unlikely to play in Week 1: Possible landing spots for cornerback

Porter has been dealing with back and contract issues this summer

After Torrential Rain, Steelers’ Grounds Crew Pulled ‘All-Nighter’ To Prepare Acrisure Stadium Field

Even for a season opener, take an extra moment of appreciation if the Acrisure Stadium field looks in great shape Sunday. The Pittsburgh Steelers grounds crew worked through the night to prepare...

5 burning questions that could send Steelers' Mike McCarthy era off the rails

It's officially time to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers' first season with Mike McCarthy as their new head coach, but they must answer some questions to succeed.

Sources: Porter unlikely to play opener amid uncertain Steelers future

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., who has been embroiled in a contract dispute all summer, is unlikely to play Sunday against the Falcons because of a back injury, sources told NFL Network and ESPN,...

Steelers and Lions are perfect trade partners after Joey Porter Jr. rumor

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly open to trading Joey Porter Jr., who is also open to playing for a new team, and the Detroit Lions should put in a call.

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...

Steelers OL Coach Confident In Dylan Cook: ‘Doesn’t Accept Losing’

While fans wait for Max Iheanachor, Steelers OL coach James Campen isn’t sleeping on Dylan Cook, his starting right tackle. After an offseason of competition, the second-year man looks to open a...

5 Steelers entering make-or-break territory in season opener vs Falcons

Week 1 of the season marks a new possibility for several members of the Pittsburgh Steelers to potentially sink the depth chart or be cut from the roster.

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...

Steelers, CB Joey Porter Jr. Fail To Reach Contract Extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension. If he suits up for the team, Porter will play out the 2026 season on his rookie contract and...

Schefter: Joey Porter Jr. ‘Unlikely’ To Play Versus Falcons, Has Requested Trade From Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is considered “unlikely” to play in the team’s Week One game against the Atlanta Falcons, per Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. Porter is still without...

NFL Week 1 weather forecasts: Steelers-Falcons, Bengals-Bucs, Jaguars-Browns have concerns

The Week 1 games between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons, the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cleveland Browns all have inclement...

Is Joey Porter Jr. playing today? Injury and contract updates for Steelers CB

The latest injury update and contract news on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who is uncertain to play in Week 1.

Beat Writer Projects Timeline For Max Iheanachor To Start

Were it not for his injury, Max Iheanachor might be starting right now. Since it appears that he won’t, though, the question is: when? Not too long, believes Ray Fittipaldo. Appearing on 93.7 The...

Steelers vs. Falcons picks: Still Curtain panel predicts nerve-wracking outcome

Week 1 of the Pittsburgh Steelers will have them host the Falcons, and the Still Curtain panel's predictions for this battle will leave little room for comfort.

Ravens Star Out For Week 1 But ‘Really, Really Close’ To Return From Injury

The Ravens won’t have star DL Nnamdi Madubuike for Week 1, but they don’t expect to have to wait much longer. Baltimore opted not to place him on IR, which indicates they expect him to play within...

Will Mike McCarthy Begin Steelers Coaching Career A Winner?

Will Mike McCarthy begin his Steelers coaching career as a winner? For the first time since 2006, under Mike McCarthy, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a head coach other than Mike Tomlin. Following...

Gerry Dulac's 2026 NFL predictions: Week 1
Steelers-Falcons scouting report: Bijan Robinson is the biggest weapon to stop
What channel is Steelers vs. Falcons on today? Live stream, time, TV schedule to watch NFL Week 1 game

Here's all you need to know to watch as Pittsburgh hosts Atlanta to open the season.

Steelers Vs Falcons Prediction

As we’ve done in the past, below are the keys and my prediction of the Pittsburgh Steelers winning (or losing) today’s game. Three things that need to happen for the Steelers to end up on the...

Saturday, September 12, 2026
Steelers Vs. Falcons 2026 Week One: Game Time, Line, Weather, Injuries, TV, & Radio Schedule

2026 Week 1 Atlanta Falcons (0-0) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (0-0) Kickoff: 1:00 PM/ET, Sept. 13, 2026 Site: Acrisure Stadium (68,400) • Pittsburgh, PA Playing Surface: Natural Grass TV Coverage: FOX...

Depot After Dark: Steelers At HS Game, New Food At Acrisure Stadium, NASA Partners With NFL

A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot...

Steelers' game against Falcons just got another twist

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers may have a break.

‘Here We Come, Ben’: McCarthy Ribs Roethlisberger With Rodgers Poised To Pass Him On All-Time Wins List.

At 42 years old, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is closing in on history in a number of statistical categories. Rodgers has stacked up a number of impressive feats during his...

Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,018)

Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week at 5:30 PM/EST, with Alex...

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...

Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. are running out of time to find common ground

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. remain far apart in contract talks, with a deal needing to be reached before kickoff or no extension will be made.

Steelers Versus Falcons: Week One Projected Inactive List

The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off their 2026 regular season against the visiting Atlanta Falcons and if you’re like me, you’re counting down the hours until the 1 PM/EST game. As usual, I attempt...

Back To The Future: Troy Fautanu Is ‘Ready To Go’ After Moving To Left Tackle

The offensive tackle position has been one of the hot topics of the offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers. They selected Max Iheanachor in the first round of the draft after the Philadelphia...

Falcons Elevate Two To Active/Inactive Roster, Cooper Rush Dealing With Back Spasms

One day after being named the starter for the season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to an oblique injury to Tua Tagovailoa, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush is now...

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...

Steelers Elevate CB Doneiko Slaughter From Practice Squad Ahead Of Falcons Matchup

The Pittsburgh Steelers have elevated cornerback Doneiko Slaughter ahead of Sunday’s regular season opener at Acrisure Stadium against the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Saturday afternoon....

Predicting The Steelers’ 2026 Statistical Leaders

Predicting stats for a full season in the NFL is tough to do. Many variables can shift those predictions one way or another, making it nearly impossible to get them right. That said, I’m going to...

T.J. Watt Faces More Pressure Than Ever To Bounce Back, Beat Writer Says

Despite last season’s decline in production, expectations remain high for T.J. Watt this season. For most soon-to-be 32-year-old players coming off a sharp statistical decline, the assumption...

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