NFL · Week 1 · Recap
Steelers Beat Falcons 20-13
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 20-13 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday, September 13, 2026 in NFL Week 1 action.
Steelers led 13-7 at halftime. The second quarter swung it: the Steelers outscored their opponent 10-0.
The Steelers move to 1-0, while the Falcons fall to 0-1.
Top performers
Cooper Rush (ATL, QB): 12/22, 143 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
Bijan Robinson (ATL, RB): 21 CAR, 83 YDS- Bijan Robinson (ATL, RB): 8 REC, 90 YDS, 1 TD
Aaron Rodgers (PIT, QB): 24/40, 221 YDS, 1 TD
Jaylen Warren (PIT, RB): 10 CAR, 46 YDS
Michael Pittman Jr. (PIT, WR): 3 REC, 58 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 8:30PITChris Boswell 43 Yd Field Goal0-3
- Q1 1:13ATLBijan Robinson 23 Yd pass from Cooper Rush7-3
- Q2 12:28PITChris Boswell 28 Yd Field Goal7-6
- Q2 10:39PITPat Freiermuth 6 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers7-13
- Q3 1:50ATLNick Folk 51 Yd Field Goal10-13
- Q4 14:05PITT.J. Watt 35 Yd Interception Return10-20
- Q4 10:35ATLNick Folk 43 Yd Field Goal13-20
Team stats
| ATL | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 238 | 264 |
| First downs | 16 | 15 |
| Third down | 2-12 | 3-13 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 31:07 | 28:53 |