Pittsburgh prepares for week 1 as Atlanta withholds quarterback choice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:36 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are conducting defensive preparations for their Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons without knowing who will start at quarterback. Atlanta head coach Kevin Stefanski has not yet announced a starter among Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr., Cooper Rush, and Jack Strand. NFL insiders suggest a decision could emerge as early as Monday or by the time the depth chart is released Wednesday. While the Steelers anticipate facing a southpaw, the team is focusing its defensive strategy on containing running back Bijan Robinson and monitoring receivers Drake London and Kyle Pitts Sr. Tagovailoa is considered a likely starter by some analysts, though Penix remains an option despite his recovery from ACL surgery. The Falcons coaching staff is expected to confirm the starting assignment prior to the final game preparations.
- •Atlanta head coach Kevin Stefanski has not named a starting quarterback for Week 1.
- •The Falcons quarterback pool includes Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr., Cooper Rush, and Jack Strand.
- •A decision on the starter is expected as early as Monday or by Wednesday.
- •Pittsburgh is prioritizing defensive stops against Bijan Robinson during its current practice sessions.
- 5:36 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers Remains Without Crucial Information on Week 1 Opponent
"The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently preparing to take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. The Falcons have a long list of skill players the Pittsburgh defense must specifically prepare for.The problem is what still remains unknown about the Atlanta offense.Head coach Kevin Stefanski remains the only head coach in the NFL to not yet […] The post Steelers Remains Without Crucial Information on Week 1 Opponent appeared first on HEAVY.
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