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Aaron Rodgers leads Steelers past Falcons in Week 1

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Aaron Rodgers leads Steelers past Falcons in Week 1

Summary

Aaron Rodgers began his 22nd NFL season on a positive note, guiding the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 20-13 victory against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium on September 13, 2026. Rodgers completed 24 of 40 passes for 221 yards and one touchdown. A standout moment came from TJ Watt, who intercepted a pass for a pick-six in the fourth quarter, extending the Steelers' lead. Despite a less-than-perfect performance, Rodgers' leadership in crunch time secured the win. The Steelers, now 2-2 in home openers over the last 15 years, face the New England Patriots in Week 2.

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Status Watch

•Pittsburgh Steelers defeated Atlanta Falcons 20-13.
•Aaron Rodgers had 221 passing yards and one touchdown.
•TJ Watt scored a pick-six in the fourth quarter.
•Steelers improved to 2-2 in Week 1 home games over 15 years.
•Next game is against the New England Patriots.

Latest Updates

9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers praises Week 1’s most unlikely heroes
8:46 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers shares blunt reaction after playing the first game of his 22nd and final NFL season
7:26 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers news: Unsung hero gets hat tip from Aaron Rodgers after Week 1 win

What they're saying

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It was not perfect, but Aaron Rodgers started his final season on a positive note, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers past the Atlanta Falcons, 20-13, at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday. He also gave coach Mike McCarthy his first win with the Steelers . After foregoing retirement, the 42-year-old Rodgers returned for a 22nd season, hoping to win another […] The post Steelers news: Unsung hero gets hat tip from Aaron Rodgers after Week 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers spoke frankly about his first game of the 2026 NFL season, which will be his final after a 22-year NFL career. Rodgers was in good spirits after starting his final season in the NFL as the Steelers picked up a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons for a strong start to the season under new coach Mike McCarthy.
— Yahoo Sports