Falcons at Steelers
Atlanta Falcons 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 7 ยท ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Final Score
Falcons 17 2 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 0 XP
Steelers 7 0 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 1 XPMichael Penix Jr 243 yds passingJaylen Warren 45 yds rushingKyle Pitts Sr 125 yds receivingPatrick Queen 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 319 ยท 178Passing yards 224 ยท 127Rushing yards 95 ยท 51Completions 16/21 ยท 0/0Yards per carry 6.3 ยท 6.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 1d ago
In a hard-fought Week 1 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-7, kicking off the 2026 season with a statement victory. This win sets the tone for the Falcons, who look to build momentum early in the campaign.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for 243 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his versatility and poise under pressure. He connected frequently with standout tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., who racked up an impressive 125 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Falcons made their mark with a strong performance, highlighted by Divine Deablo's four total tackles and a key sack from Brandon Dorlus. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Falcons' defense stifled a potential scoring drive from the Steelers, forcing a turnover on downs and allowing Atlanta to maintain control of the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 16/21 | 76% | 243 | 2 | 0 | 145.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Eli HeidenreichHB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 9 | 28 | 3.1 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 7 | 45 | 6.4 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 4 | 125 | 31.3 | 21 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Eli HeidenreichHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Olamide ZaccheausWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Riley NowakowskiFB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WoodsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 1/3 | 0 | 27 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |