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T.J. Watt joins rare NFL company after Steelers’ Week 1 win

J. Watt placed himself alongside Julius Peppers in the record books during an opening-week triumph against the Atlanta Falcons.

Clinging to a tight margin in the late stages, Watt intercepted an errant pass from opposing quarterback Cooper Rush directly in front of him, dashing thirty-five yards into the end zone for a crucial defensive score that sealed a 20-13 victory.

The defensive heroics proved vital as Pittsburgh experienced an inconsistent afternoon in Mike McCarthy's regular-season debut as head coach. Reunited with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the offensive unit endured long droughts marked by dropped balls, costly infractions, and squandered chances that allowed an injury-depleted Atlanta roster to stay competitive until the final whistle.