Aaron Rodgers struggles with receivers in Steelers' narrow victory

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Aaron Rodgers struggles with receivers in Steelers' narrow victory
Summary

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 20-13 on September 13, 2026. Despite a solid performance, Rodgers' statistics were marred by dropped passes and missed opportunities from his receivers, including DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson. Rodgers was 24-of-40 for 221 yards and one touchdown, with another potential touchdown pass detracted by a dropped ball. While the victory keeps the Steelers undefeated, Rodgers emphasized the need for improved execution from his receiving corps. T.J. Watt's standout performance, including a pick-six, highlighted the new defensive strategies in play for Pittsburgh.

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  • Rodgers threw for 221 yards and one touchdown against the Falcons.
  • Steelers’ victory marked the start of the 2026 NFL season.
  • T.J. Watt recorded two sacks and a pick-six.
  • Metcalf finished with four catches for 40 yards but had crucial drops.
  • Pittsburgh aims to improve offensive execution moving forward.
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  • 3:00 PMYahoo SportsThe morning after: Aaron Rodgers needs more from his receivers
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Aaron Rodgers’ box score doesn’t tell the story of how well he played in Week 1.

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