T.J. Watt records pick-six against Cooper Rush in Steelers-Falcons matchup
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
T.J. Watt intercepted a pass from Cooper Rush early in the fourth quarter during the Pittsburgh Steelers' game against the Atlanta Falcons at Arcisure Stadium on September 13, 2026. Watt's interception, intended for Bijan Robinson, resulted in a touchdown that extended the Steelers' lead to 20-10. Previously, Pittsburgh led 13-7 at halftime, aided by a touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to Pat Freiermuth. This interception marks Watt's 10th career pick, making him the second player in NFL history to reach 10 interceptions and 100 sacks since the sack stat began in 1982. Rush was named Atlanta's starting quarterback that morning due to Tua Tagovailoa's injury.
- •Watt's pick-six increased Steelers' lead to 20-10.
- •Pittsburgh led 13-7 at halftime.
- •This is Watt's 10th interception in his career.
- •Watt is only the second player with 10 interceptions and 100 sacks.
- •Rush was named starting quarterback for Atlanta on game day.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — T.J. Watt's late pick-6 pushes sluggish Steelers past injury-laden Falcons 20-13
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers star T.J. Watt stuns Cooper Rush, joins Julius Peppers with historic pick 6 in matchup vs. Falcons
"T.J. Watt jumped in front of a pass from Cooper Rush and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown to break open a tight game as the Pittsburgh Steelers began the Mike McCarthy era with a 20-13 win over Atlanta on Sunday. Pittsburgh was hardly dominant in McCarthy's debut as the coach of his hometown team, in his reunion with Aaron Rodgers. The star quarterback and his offense sputtered for long stretches thanks to a steady stream of dropped passes, penalties and missed opportunities that allowed the Falcons to hang around.
"T.J. Watt was right in Cooper Rush's face when he picked him off on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:27 PMT.J. Watt's late pick-6 pushes sluggish Steelers past injury-laden Falcons 20-13
T.J. Watt jumped in front of a pass from Cooper Rush and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown to break open a tight game as the Pittsburgh Steelers began the Mike McCarthy era with a 20-13 win over Atlanta on Sunday. Pittsburgh was hardly dominant in McCarthy's debut as the coach of his hometown team, in his reunion with Aaron Rodgers. The star quarterback and his offense sputtered for long stretches thanks to a steady stream of dropped passes, penalties and missed opportunities that allowed the Falcons to hang around.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 7:58 PMSteelers star T.J. Watt stuns Cooper Rush, joins Julius Peppers with historic pick 6 in matchup vs. Falcons
T.J. Watt was right in Cooper Rush's face when he picked him off on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh.
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