Steelers top defensive players highlighted in Week 1 match against Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:31 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers showcased a strong defensive performance against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. The defense, under coordinator Patrick Graham, notched four sacks and limited the Falcons to 118 passing yards and 238 total yards. Pro Football Focus has released the highest-graded defensive players, with T.J. Watt leading at a 92.3 grade, followed by Alex Highsmith at 81.8 and Cameron Heyward at 81.3.
- •Steelers won their Week 1 matchup against the Falcons.
- •Defense recorded four sacks, holding the Falcons to 238 total yards.
- •Top PFF graded players include T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, and Cameron Heyward.
- •Watt led the defense with a grade of 92.3.
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers' top 10 defensive players in Week 1: PFF grades
"Here are the 10 highest-graded Steelers on defense from Pittsburgh’s Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
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