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Watt, defense deliver as Steelers hold off Falcons 20-13 (opens the original)
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The Steelers are 1-0 after grinding out a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Mike McCarthy’s debut as Pittsburgh’s head coach. Joe and Brian break down T.J. Watt’s monster afternoon, including his game-changing pick-six, plus Aaron Rodgers and the offense’s uneven performance, DK Metcalf’s frustrating day, Roman Wilson’s surprising role over Germie Bernard, and a Steelers defense that kept Atlanta out of the red zone. Plus, what happened to the running game, and what in the world was going on
A new era of Steelers football begins against the Falcons (opens the original)
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The wait is finally over! The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off the 2026 season at home against the Atlanta Falcons, marking Mike McCarthy’s first regular-season game as Steelers head coach. Joe and Brian preview Sunday’s matchup, including Atlanta’s quarterback situation, questions at right tackle for both teams, and what to expect from Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh’s new-look offense. They also discuss Joey Porter Jr.’s status, the challenge of containing Bijan Robinson, key matchups that could swin
Steelers Set Their 53-Man Roster With a Few Surprises (opens the original)
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have their initial 53-man roster, and there were a few surprises along the way. Joe and Brian break down the biggest decisions from final cuts, including which players won their roster battles, who was left on the outside looking in, and what some of the more unexpected moves could mean for the Steelers heading into Week 1. Plus, with waivers, practice squad moves and potential additions still ahead, Pittsburgh's roster may be set at 53, but that doesn't necessarily mean
Predicting the Steelers 53-man roster after the Jets game (opens the original)
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The second preseason is in the books, and as the final game looms, now comes the hard part: Who makes the Pittsburgh Steelers' 53-man roster? Joe and Brian make their final roster predictions following Pittsburgh's preseason finale against the New York Jets. Which players helped their case, who may have played their way off the roster, and where could Mike McCarthy and his staff have some difficult decisions ahead? The hosts break down the roster position-by-position, including the quarterback b
Young Steelers Get Another Shot Against the Jets (opens the original)
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The Steelers are back at Acrisure Stadium for their second preseason game, this time taking on the New York Jets. With Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph sitting this one out, Will Howard will get the start at quarterback before sharing the workload with Drew Allar. That gives both young passers another valuable opportunity to make their case as Pittsburgh continues sorting through its depth chart. Joe previews Friday night’s matchup, including what to watch from Howard and Allar, which position ba
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