Steelers set to face Falcons missing key defenders in Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Atlanta Falcons in their regular season opener on September 10, 2026. The Falcons will be without edge rushers Jalon Walker, who tore his ACL, and James Pearce Jr., who received an eight-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. This situation significantly impacts Atlanta's defensive lineup as the Steelers prepare for the matchup. Previous contests between the two teams have favored Pittsburgh, winning the last two meetings.
- •Steelers host Falcons on September 10, 2026.
- •Falcons lost Jalon Walker to an ACL injury.
- •James Pearce Jr. receives an eight-game suspension.
- •Pittsburgh has won the last two matchups against Atlanta.
- •Both teams are preparing for the upcoming regular season.
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