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Grading the Steelers' NFL Week 1 win: T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith were disruptive

Pittsburgh kicked off its campaign by edging the Atlanta Falcons 20-13, marking a successful debut for new head coach Mike McCarthy, who received a C+ grade for his first outing. Edge rushers T.J.…

NFL · 19d ago

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Patrick Queen baffled by criticism of T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt silenced skeptics in the opening week of the 2026 campaign, delivering a game-winning performance against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium. Following…

NFL · 19d ago

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

Pittsburgh edge rusher T.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,…

NFL · 20d ago

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T.J. Watt's pick-six powers Steelers to 20-13 victory over Falcons

Pittsburgh edge rusher T.J. Watt supplied the decisive play, returning an interception for a defensive touchdown to propel the Steelers past the Atlanta Falcons in a 20-13 decision. In concurrent…

NFL · 20d ago

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Steelers star T.J. Watt stuns Cooper Rush, joins Julius Peppers with historic pick 6 in matchup vs. Falcons

Pittsburgh edge rusher T.J. Watt made a stunning defensive play on Sunday afternoon, intercepting a pass right in front of Atlanta passer Cooper Rush and running it back for a touchdown. The…

NFL · 20d ago

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Steelers star T.J. Watt stuns Cooper Rush, joins Julius Peppers with historic pick 6 in win over Falcons

Pittsburgh edge rusher T.J. Watt decisively shifted momentum late on Sunday, intercepting an attempt by Cooper Rush right in the quarterback's face and carrying it 35 yards into the end zone. That…

NFL · 20d ago

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Patriots need ‘competitive stamina’ on point in battle with T.J. Watt

Heading into a Week 2 showdown, New England faces the difficult challenge of slowing down Pittsburgh standout outside linebacker T.J. Watt. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the upcoming…

NFL · 15d ago

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T.J. Watt: Steelers made it too easy for Browns to go downfield at the end of the game

Following a narrow 27-24 defeat against Cleveland, Pittsburgh linebacker T.J. Watt expressed severe frustration regarding his unit's late-game performance. Despite registering a strong individual…

NFL · 1d ago

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How did Aaron Rodgers do in his final season opener? T.J. Watt helped

Aaron Rodgers faced his concluding season-opening contest, with attention centering on his overall showing in the game. Assistance in the outcome came from T.J. Watt during the matchup.

NFL · 19d ago

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Todd Monken has jokes before facing T.J. Watt: 'I think it's about time he retires'

Ahead of Thursday Night Football, Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken joked during a media session that Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt should retire, while praising the defensive standout's…

NFL · 4d ago

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T.J. Watt: Steelers made it too easy for Browns to go downfield at the end of the game

Following a 27-24 defeat against the Browns on Thursday night, Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt expressed frustration regarding his team's defensive execution in the final moments of the contest.…

NFL · 1d ago

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Steelers vs Patriots prediction: T.J. Watt, defense will flummox Drake Maye again

The New England Patriots are preparing for their home opener at Gillette Stadium in Week 2, hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers after dropping their initial game of the 2026 season. New England enters…

NFL · 14d ago

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T.J. Watt turns back clock in Steelers win over Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons to open their 2026 campaign at Acrisure Stadium. Star defender T.J. Watt supplied the game-deciding play by stepping in front…

NFL · 20d ago

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T.J. Watt imposes his will on Falcons in Week 1 victory

Pittsburgh kicked off the 2026 campaign and the Mike McCarthy era with a 20-13 triumph against an injury-plagued Atlanta squad. The 31-year-old outside linebacker spearheaded the effort in the…

NFL · 20d ago

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13 NFL players who could be trade targets, including T.J. Watt and George Pickens

With the trade deadline approaching on November 10, executives across the league are increasingly active in the player market, highlighted by the recent deal sending J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota…

NFL · 4d ago

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Aaron Rodgers turns in workmanlike effort in Week 1 win over Atlanta

Aaron Rodgers managed a steady, grinding performance to help the Pittsburgh Steelers edge out the Atlanta Falcons in their 2026 season opener. Following the unpolished triumph, which marked Mike…

NFL · 20d ago

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Patriots projected to bounce back in Week 2 against the Steelers

New England is aiming to recover in Week 2 as they host Pittsburgh at Gillette Stadium on September 20, with projections leaning toward a rebound for the home squad. The Steelers enter the contest…

NFL · 19d ago

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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. The defensive unit delivered a dominant showing, highlighted…

NFL · 18d ago

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Monday Morning JB: Bears' statement and more that stood out in NFL Week 1

Mike McCarthy kicked off his tenure as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach with a hard-fought 20-13 victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Following the sluggish opening performance,…

NFL · 20d ago

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AFC North Roundup: Ravens and Steelers start fast while Browns stumble

Three AFC North franchises launched their 2026 campaigns with victories in Week 1, leaving the Cleveland Browns as the lone divisional squad to drop their opening fixture. Alongside positive starts…

NFL · 18d ago

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Mike McCarthy critical of his play calling against Falcons

Mike McCarthy secured a victory in his first contest directing the Pittsburgh Steelers, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 20-13 in the opening week of the 2026 campaign. Despite the outcome, the head…

NFL · 19d ago

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Steelers PFF grades: Aaron Rodgers gets high marks for downfield looks

The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons to open their 2026 campaign, handing Mike McCarthy a successful head coaching debut. Outside linebacker T.J. Watt set the tone…

NFL · 19d ago

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Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Steelers ahead of Week 2

Ahead of their Week 2 clash at Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots enter their home opener favored by 4.5 points against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers, who defeated the Atlanta Falcons in…

NFL · 17d ago

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Steelers news: Is the Steelers offense the same in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Steelers launched their 2026 campaign with a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium on September 13. Marking Mike McCarthy's debut as head coach, the squad leaned…

NFL · 18d ago

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Steelers open as 4.5 point underdogs to Patriots

Ahead of their Week 2 showdown at Gillette Stadium, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been listed as 4.5-point underdogs versus the New England Patriots. Pittsburgh enters the contest following a victory…

NFL · 18d ago

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Week 1 NFLSU Report Card

Week 1 of the NFL campaign concluded with significant performances, prominent team triumphs, and critical evaluations across both conferences. In matchup action, the Detroit Lions notched a victory…

NFL · 18d ago

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3 takeaways as Mike McCarthy transforms Steelers offense in win vs Falcons

Mike McCarthy kicked off his tenure as head coach of Pittsburgh with a 20-13 triumph against Atlanta in Week 1 of the 2026 campaign. Reunited with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, McCarthy watched his…

NFL · 20d ago

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Falcons at Steelers instant recap: A new season features a familiar sort of falling short

The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 20-13 victory over the visiting Atlanta Falcons in their season opener, marking a winning debut for head coach Mike McCarthy in his reunion with quarterback Aaron…

NFL · 20d ago

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NFL Week 2's most underrated games: Why you should watch these three under-the-radar games

New England enters its home opener following a 13-10 defeat against the Seattle Seahawks, a game in which primary offseason pickup A.J. Brown suffered an injury. In that contest, Mack Hollins paced…

NFL · 15d ago

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Patriots teammates react to ‘heartbreaking’ Mike Onwenu injury

Following their matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New England Patriots are facing a difficult situation regarding offensive lineman Mike Onwenu. The veteran blocker had to exit the contest…

NFL · 13d ago