Atlanta
Falcons
0-0
66
FINAL
22
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 4d ago
In a dominating performance to kick off the 2026 season, the Atlanta Falcons crushed the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 66-22. This Week 1 matchup showcased the Falcons' explosive offense and set a high bar for the rest of the league. Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Michael Vick, who threw for an impressive 344 yards and seven touchdowns, marking a remarkable start to his season. Bijan Robinson added a solid ground game with 65 rushing yards, while the receiving corps found success in big plays, creating a balanced offensive attack that overwhelmed the Steelers' defense. Defensively, the Falcons were relentless, highlighted by Jessie Bates III's five total tackles and Jalon Walker's pivotal sack that disrupted Pittsburgh's rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when Atlanta's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Vick to capitalize and extend the lead, ultimately sealing the game against a struggling Steelers squad.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Michael VickQB251664%34471130.4
Aaron RodgersQB261350%3013390.8
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bijan RobinsonHB9657.2220150
Michael VickQB8546.850191
Rico DowdleHB8182.3130140
Germie BernardWR000.0โ€”000
Brian Robinson JrHB100.02000
Jaylen WarrenHB6-1-0.29040
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Mike WallaceWR517735.4241580
Drake LondonWR311237.3562740
Zachariah BranchWR49323.3403650
Bijan RobinsonHB46516.3262370
Jahan DotsonWR35016.7180270
Darnell WashingtonTE34816.021250
Germie BernardWR23216.091190
Kaden WetjenWR12626.0โ€”0260
Kyle Pitts SrTE22412.070140
Rico DowdleHB2189.0230110
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Nick FolkK12944
Chris BoswellK11131