Steelers lead Falcons following Aaron Rodgers touchdown pass
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the Atlanta Falcons 13-7 as the game remains in progress. The score shift occurred after Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker intercepted a pass from Cooper Rush, granting Pittsburgh possession at the Atlanta 31-yard line. Four plays later, Aaron Rodgers connected with tight end Pat Freiermuth for a 6-yard touchdown. This marks the first touchdown pass of the season for Rodgers, who has recorded 87 passing yards on 10-of-17 attempts. Atlanta’s roster situation has changed during the contest, as defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand was ruled out after sustaining a knee injury. The game continues with the Steelers maintaining their current six-point advantage.
- •Pittsburgh leads Atlanta 13-7 in an ongoing game.
- •Jaquan Brisker intercepted a Cooper Rush pass to set up a Steelers scoring drive.
- •Aaron Rodgers threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth.
- •Rodgers is currently 10-of-17 for 87 yards.
- •Da’Shawn Hand is out for the game with a knee injury.
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers tosses first TD of the season, Steelers lead 13-7
"The Steelers have used a takeaway to take the lead over the Falcons.
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