Falcons prepare to face Steelers with lopsided series history

The Atlanta Falcons open their 2026 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Western Pennsylvania. Historically, the matchup has favored the Steelers, who hold a 16-2-1 record against the Falcons since the series began in 1966. Atlanta’s lone victories in the series occurred in 1970 and 2006, the latter featuring four touchdown passes from Michael Vick. Recent meetings have remained difficult for the Falcons, including a 2010 overtime loss and a 2024 season opener where the Atlanta offense suffered a second-half shutout. Pittsburgh enters the matchup continuing an active five-game winning streak against the franchise. The Falcons look to improve upon a.132 win percentage against the Steelers, which stands as their lowest winning percentage against any NFL opponent.

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