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‘Y’all Have Questions And Concerns As Well’: Ex-Falcons RB Thinks Pittsburgh Isn’t ‘Much Better Team’ Than Atlanta

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday for their first game of the year. It doesn’t look like the toughest matchup, especially with Falcons quarterback Tua...

49ers Vs. Rams – 2026 Week 1 Thursday Night Game Open Discussion Thread

The second game of the 2026 NFL regular season gets underway tonight as the Los Angeles Rams face the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, on Netflix. This Thursday night game between the...

DK Metcalf Shares What Stands Out About ‘Great Teammate’ Michael Pittman Jr.

It remains to be seen how veteran wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. meshes with the Pittsburgh Steelers on the field under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. But in the locker room and in the...

Rapoport: Patriots Top Wide Receiver A.J. Brown Expected To Miss Steelers Game

New England Patriots’ star wide receiver A.J. Brown is expected to miss the Week Two contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Avoiding a fracture but suffering a high ankle sprain during Wednesday...

‘They Want Some Answers’: Fittipaldo Senses Porter Contract Saga Reaching ‘Boiling Point’ Among Steelers’ Leaders

Joey Porter Jr.’s contract saga has been dragging on for the Pittsburgh Steelers. While Porter is practicing, it’s still unclear whether he’ll play in Week 1 as he waits for an extension. The...

Steelers may not be facing Tua Tagovailoa after all in Week 1 vs Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers were expected to face Tua Tagovailoa when the Falcons travel to play them in Week 1, but that could be changing.

Rapoport Offers Update On Injured Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa: ‘Status Is TBD’

Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa left the team’s practice today early with an oblique injury, leading to Cooper Rush getting all the work in with the 1’s ahead of the Falcons’ season-opener...

Analyst Predicts Rico Dowdle Will Rush For ‘120+ Yards’ In His Steelers Debut

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a two-headed running back tandem. One is Jaylen Warren, a familiar face who’s taken on a growing role on offense. The other is Rico Dowdle, who followed his former...

Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,016)

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...

Alex Highsmith Details What Changes If Steelers Don’t Face Tua Tagovailoa Sunday

Although it’s the offense usually doing so, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense might have to call an audible for the weekend. News of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his Thursday back...

‘We’ll Be In A Good Spot’: Falcons Defenders Feeling ‘Confident’ Against Aaron Rodgers, Steelers Offense

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for their first game of the year. They’re facing the Atlanta Falcons, who don’t look like a threat on paper. Injuries have really hurt the Falcons, with who...

Steelers’ Week 1 Thursday Injury Report: Porter Jr. Limited For Second-Straight Day

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released the team’s Thursday injury report ahead of the team’s Week One opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Per the team’s release, only CB Joey Porter Jr. (back) was...

Falcons’ Week 1 Thursday Injury Report: QB Tua Tagovailoa, OT Jawaan Taylor Added

The Atlanta Falcons released their injury report ahead of their Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers for their second day of practice, and one big inclusion was QB Tua Tagovailoa. Named the...

Falcons may start Cooper Rush vs. Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are just days away from beginning their 2026 season, as well as starting the Mike McCarthy era when they host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Atlanta named Tua Tagovailoa...

‘Trade Him To The Dallas Cowboys’: Analyst Has Solution If Steelers Don’t Pay Joey Porter Jr.

Joey Porter Jr.’s status for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons is up in the air. While he’s listed as still working his way back from an injury, that’s likely a...

The Steelers' star defenders might play fewer snaps, but it’s all by design
‘DK Has Been Incredible’: McCarthy Blown Away By ‘Absolute Stud’ Metcalf

Taking over as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike McCarthy walked into a pretty solid situation overall. With a veteran team in place, McCarthy came into a situation with a number of...

‘This Guy Stands Out’: Former Steelers DL Not Surprised Pittsburgh Kept Kevin Jobity Jr.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers revealed their 53-man roster at the end of August, there weren’t many surprises. There was one that stood out and raised a lot of eyebrows, though. Keeping undrafted...

Eli Heidenreich ‘Making A Lot Of Progress’ Ahead Of Season Opener, Mike McCarthy Says

The Pittsburgh Steelers kept all 10 members of their rookie draft class on their 53-man roster, including the last selection in Eli Heidenreich. He had a very tough battle to make the roster, but...

Ask Alex: Steelers Mailbag

Welcome back to your weekly Pittsburgh Steelers mailbag. As always, we’re here for the next hour to answer whatever is on your mind. To your questions!

Steelers given blueprint on how to beat Patriots

The first game of the 2026 NFL season brought real football back to our screens, and narratives-a-plenty to dive into over the next week until both the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks...

Falcons Starting QB Tua Tagovailoa Injured During Thursday’s Practice

Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an injury during Thursday’s practice, 72 hours ahead of their season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Local beat writers Josh...

Three Rivers Report: Which trend from 2025 needs to change for the Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers begin the 2026 season in a familiar place. Playoff contenders with a roster filled with veterans ready to win now. New head coach Mike McCarthy is the biggest change, but...

‘Pretty Impressive’: OL Expert Ranks Zach Frazier As Best Center In NFL

There are a few questions about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line going into this season. However, one thing that’s certain is that they’re set at center. The Steelers struggled to fill the...

‘You’ve Gotta Stop Him:’ Chris Hoke Identifies Number One Player Steelers’ Defense Must Contain Sunday

The Pittsburgh Steelers know which quarterback they’ll face when the Atlanta Falcons come to town to start the 2026 season. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Monday that the team will...

Aaron Rodgers says hypocritical NFL media friends turned against him

To say Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a little outspoken would be like saying the Chernobyl disaster was a minor inconvenience. The four-time MVP isn’t afraid to share his...

Aaron Rodgers Wants ‘A Better Ending’ With Mike McCarthy In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy and QB Aaron Rodgers have plenty of history. They won a Super Bowl together in Green Bay, and Rodgers won two MVP awards under McCarthy’s tutelage. But...

Why Asante Samuel Jr. is Steelers' perfect Joey Porter Jr. insurance policy

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a surprise designation for Asante Samuel Jr. on the team's Week 1 depth chart, and Samuel is primed for action against the Falcons.

‘Blitzburgh Return’: Beat Writer ‘Very Confident’ Steelers Will Break Franchise Sack Record

Dom Capers and Dick LeBeau helped pioneer the famous Blitzburgh defense in the 1990s, with their Fire Zone concepts taking the league by storm. Decades later, Mike McCarthy arrived in Pittsburgh...

Steelers have perfect trade chip for Seahawks after Sam Darnold injury

With four quarterbacks on their roster, the Pittsburgh Steelers could use Mason Rudolph as a bargaining chip to the Seahawks after Sam Darnold's injury.

Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 09.10.26
Mike McCarthy is excited to unveil the new Steelers offense and coach his hometown team
Pair Of Analysts Predict Steelers Beat Falcons, Force ‘A Couple’ Tua Tagovailoa Turnovers

The Pittsburgh Steelers open their season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon. By most accounts, it’s a game the Steelers should win. They only play one 2025 playoff team through the...

Steelers Sneak Into Top Half Of PFF’s Offensive Line Rankings

The biggest question facing the Pittsburgh Steelers is whether QB Aaron Rodgers will play better under his once-and-now-again head coach Mike McCarthy. Well, in order to answer that, the Steelers...

Diontae Johnson Remembers The Time Ben Roethlisberger Didn’t Talk To Him For Two Months

Diontae Johnson remembers making a mistake as a rookie. He heard about it from Ben Roethlisberger not through vocal criticism but complete silence. During a recent appearance on the Ball in the...

Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers Super Bowl boast just collided with a brutal NFL ranking

Mike McCarthy has given Aaron Rodgers a stronger Pittsburgh Steelers roster, but the veteran quarterback must exceed outside expectations.

‘I Love Chicago Fans:’ Rodgers Laments Missing Bears Game

Throughout his illustrious career, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has had some incredible moments on the field. Most of those occurred during his tenure with Green Bay, where he...

Steelers could catch a huge Week 2 break after A.J. Brown injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the New England Patriots on the road in Week 2, and the Patriots could be without top offensive weapon, A.J. Brown.

Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard could help Steelers' offense reach new heights

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense can easily take that next step if Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard continue to progress.

Steelers legend sees how Mike McCarthy can finally unleash the defense

Mike McCarthy’s Pittsburgh Steelers offense could create better pass-rush opportunities for T.J. Watt, a benefit highlighted by Jerome Bettis.

Cam Heyward voices displeasure with franchise tag

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward dealt with his own contract dispute before agreeing to a contract sweetener before the 2025 season. Joey Porter Jr. finds himself in a similar...

‘Honeymoon’s Kinda Over:’ McCarthy Puts Behind Storylines, Prepares For Season Opener

The national media will frame Sunday’s game as hometown kid Mike McCarthy getting to make his Pittsburgh Steelers’ debut. To be sure, McCarthy has embraced that fact and opened his first press...

Jerome Bettis’ blunt Steelers take complicates how Mike Tomlin should be judged

Jerome Bettis credits the Pittsburgh Steelers’ improved roster for his optimism about Mike McCarthy and challenges the blame placed on Mike Tomlin.

Meet the 53: One sentence on every player on the Steelers' 2026 opening roster
Patrick Graham ‘Is Under The Most Pressure’ Of Any New Steelers Coach, Dulac Believes

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ coaching staff is significantly different in 2026 than it was in 2025. One of the biggest changes comes at defensive coordinator, where Patrick Graham is taking charge of...

Aaron Rodgers Highlights Biggest Threat Of Falcons’ Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers might be favorites on paper, but Aaron Rodgers knows they’ll have to earn Sunday’s win against the Atlanta Falcons. Facing off against a new-look team much like...

Falcons expert reveals what Steelers fans should expect in Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, and a Falcons site expert tells Steelers fans what to expect.

Patriots In Danger Of Being Without Top Target Versus Steelers In Week Two

When the Pittsburgh Steelers turn the page on the Atlanta Falcons and towards the New England Patriots, they’ll wonder if the Patriots will have their star receiver available for it. In Wednesday...

As his remarkable career winds down, Aaron Rodgers will savor this 'special' season with the Steelers
Last-minute tickets Steelers vs. Falcons 2026: Latest prices, seats, start time for Week 1 NFL game

The Steelers host the Falcons in the NFL's opening week. Here's how to get last-minute tickets to the matchup in Pittsburgh.

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