Photo via Yahoo Sports

5 things we learned from the Steelers’ Week 1 snap counts

Pittsburgh kicked off the Mike McCarthy era on a positive note, securing a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 1 matchup. J.

Watt and Alex Highsmith, while four Pittsburgh defenders remained on the gridiron for every single defensive down. Linebacker Payton Wilson also earned high praise from Watt following his contribution to the victory, even as thirty-seven-year-old defensive tackle Cam Heyward continues to draw attention regarding his workload and longevity.

On the other side of the ball, newly acquired wideout Michael Pittman Jr. enjoyed a productive franchise debut during the season opener.

Early snap distributions highlighted key offensive trends, including a significant reliance on 11 personnel sets, alongside specific rotations among the defensive front and linebacker corps.