Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for season opener against the Atlanta Falcons
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers open their regular season at home this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Under new head coach Mike McCarthy, the team enters the contest with several personnel uncertainties. The offensive line remains unsettled, with Spencer Anderson and Dylan Cook expected to start on the right side. Additionally, the defense faces a unique challenge as the Falcons have not yet named a starting quarterback, complicating preparation time. Contract negotiations regarding Joey Porter Jr. continue, leaving his status for the game uncertain. The team also navigates concerns regarding potential rust, as head coach Mike McCarthy elected not to play starters during the preseason.
- •Pittsburgh hosts Atlanta this Sunday to begin the NFL season.
- •Spencer Anderson and Dylan Cook are expected to start on the right side of the offensive line.
- •Joey Porter Jr. has not yet signed a contract, leaving his game status in doubt.
- •Starters including Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, and Michael Pittman Jr. did not play in the preseason.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers vs Falcons: Mike McCarthy more worried about his own team than Atlanta
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers vs Falcons: 4 big causes for concern this week
"The Steelers are less than a week away from their first game, and HC Mike McCarthy is more worried about getting his own team right than the opponent.
"The Steelers are all in on preparing to take on the Atlanta Falcons this week and we have some serious concerns going into the game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 7:33 PMSteelers vs Falcons: Mike McCarthy more worried about his own team than Atlanta
The Steelers are less than a week away from their first game, and HC Mike McCarthy is more worried about getting his own team right than the opponent.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 10:05 AMSteelers vs Falcons: 4 big causes for concern this week
The Steelers are all in on preparing to take on the Atlanta Falcons this week and we have some serious concerns going into the game.
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