The Steelers beat the Falcons 20–13 at home in Pittsburgh, moving to 1–0. The Falcons fell to 0–1.
For the Steelers, Aaron Rodgers went 24-for-40 for 221 yards with 1 touchdown.
For the Falcons, Cooper Rush went 12-for-22 for 143 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Bijan Robinson ran for 83 yards on 21 carries. Bijan Robinson caught 8 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown.
On defense, Za'Darius Smith (Falcons) had 2 sacks, T.J. Watt (Steelers) had 2 sacks, an interception and a defensive touchdown, Alex Highsmith (Steelers) had 2 sacks and Jaquan Brisker (Steelers) had an interception.
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Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa against Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Falcons: Sep 13, 2026, 8:42 AM ET; Steelers: Sep 13, 2026, 8:42 AM ET).
Falcons in this game: shotgun 54%, under center 34%, pistol 11% · one back 70%, two backs 18%, empty 11% · motion 72% (61 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Falcons lined him up on most snaps.
LCB#25 Joey Porter Jr. Questionable (back)Next up: Asante Samuel Jr.
SS#20 Rayshawn JenkinsNext up: DeShon Elliott
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNext up: Robert Spears-Jennings
RCB#35 Jamel DeanNext up: Daylen Everette
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Falcons lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
LCB#25 Joey Porter Jr. Questionable (back)Next up: Asante Samuel Jr.
SS#20 Rayshawn JenkinsNext up: DeShon Elliott
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNext up: Robert Spears-Jennings
RCB#35 Jamel DeanNext up: Daylen Everette
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 18% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement. No fullback on the depth chart, so the second tight end, Charlie Woerner, is shown at fullback.
LCB#25 Joey Porter Jr. Questionable (back)Next up: Asante Samuel Jr.
SS#20 Rayshawn JenkinsNext up: DeShon Elliott
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNext up: Robert Spears-Jennings
RCB#35 Jamel DeanNext up: Daylen Everette
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Falcons lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 11% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
LCB#25 Joey Porter Jr. Questionable (back)Next up: Asante Samuel Jr.
SS#20 Rayshawn JenkinsNext up: DeShon Elliott
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNext up: Robert Spears-Jennings
RCB#35 Jamel DeanNext up: Daylen Everette
Defense shown in its base front.
Steelers offense vs Falcons defense
Steelers in this game: shotgun 59%, under center 41%, pistol 0% · one back 66%, two backs 20%, empty 14% · motion 53% (64 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Steelers lined him up on most snaps.
WLB#55 Za'Darius Smith Questionable (shoulder)Next up: Cameron Thomas
LILB#53 Kendal DanielsNext up: Harold Perkins Jr.
RILB#0 Divine DeabloNext up: Christian Harris
SLB#52 Samson EbukamNext up: Jared Ivey
LCB#24 A.J. Terrell Jr.Next up: C.J. Henderson
SS#3 Jessie Bates IIINext up: DeMarcco Hellams
FS#31 Xavier WattsNext up: Sydney Brown
RCB#21 Mike HughesNext up: Mike Ford Jr.
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Steelers lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
WLB#55 Za'Darius Smith Questionable (shoulder)Next up: Cameron Thomas
LILB#53 Kendal DanielsNext up: Harold Perkins Jr.
RILB#0 Divine DeabloNext up: Christian Harris
SLB#52 Samson EbukamNext up: Jared Ivey
LCB#24 A.J. Terrell Jr.Next up: C.J. Henderson
SS#3 Jessie Bates IIINext up: DeMarcco Hellams
FS#31 Xavier WattsNext up: Sydney Brown
RCB#21 Mike HughesNext up: Mike Ford Jr.
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 20% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
WLB#55 Za'Darius Smith Questionable (shoulder)Next up: Cameron Thomas
LILB#53 Kendal DanielsNext up: Harold Perkins Jr.
RILB#0 Divine DeabloNext up: Christian Harris
SLB#52 Samson EbukamNext up: Jared Ivey
LCB#24 A.J. Terrell Jr.Next up: C.J. Henderson
SS#3 Jessie Bates IIINext up: DeMarcco Hellams
FS#31 Xavier WattsNext up: Sydney Brown
RCB#21 Mike HughesNext up: Mike Ford Jr.
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Steelers lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 14% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.