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T.J. Watt's late pick-6 pushes sluggish Steelers past injury-laden Falcons 20-13
Watt’s second-quarter interception return broke a 13-13 tie, and Pittsburgh forced two turnovers to hand Mike McCarthy a win in his debut.
- On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 20-13 at Acrisure Stadium in Mike McCarthy's debut as head coach.
- McCarthy reunited with quarterback Aaron Rodgers to revitalize an offense that sputtered with penalties and missed opportunities, forcing Pittsburgh to rely on a strong defensive performance.
- T.J. Watt recorded two sacks and a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown, becoming the second player in NFL history to record 100 career sacks and 10 interceptions.
- Running back Bijan Robinson accounted for 173 of Atlanta's 238 total yards despite the Falcons committing nine penalties for 96 yards and kicker Nick Folk missing two early field goal attempts.
- Next Sunday, the Steelers travel to face the New England Patriots while the Falcons host the Carolina Panthers, both seeking to build on their Week 1 performances.
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T.J. Watt’s late pick-6 pushes sluggish Steelers past injury-laden Falcons 20-13 - Regional Media News
PITTSBURGH (AP) - T.J. Watt began his 10th season by trying to move past the noise that followed his ninth. The noise that said the Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker had lost a step, maybe two, after quiet and injury-marred 2025. The noise that wondered [...]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers walked away with a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday. It was a game the Falcons had no business being in, as they started third-string quarterback Cooper Rush, who was suffering from back spasms and at…
With Aaron Rodgers on the offensive, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Atlanta Falcons 20-13 and Mike McCarthy starts with the right foot
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