Falcons at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 40, Atlanta Falcons 6 · LEGACY | FANTASY (Fun League)
Final Score
Falcons 6 0 TD · 2 FG · 0 XP
Steelers 40 4 TD · 4 FG · 4 XPAaron Rodgers 292 yds passingRico Dowdle 65 yds rushingDK Metcalf 107 yds receivingSean Murphy-Bunting 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 186 · 435Passing yards 99 · 292Rushing yards 87 · 143Completions 12/28 · 27/37Yards per carry 4.0 · 4.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a commanding performance to kick off the 2026 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Atlanta Falcons 40-6. With both teams looking to establish momentum, the Steelers showcased their dominance, setting the tone for what could be a promising year ahead.
Pittsburgh's offense was led by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the attack. Rookie sensation DK Metcalf made a significant impact with 107 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target downfield. Rico Dowdle added balance to the offense with his 65 rushing yards, contributing to a well-rounded offensive display.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Alex Highsmith recording a sack and Sean Murphy-Bunting snagging an interception, creating pressure that kept the Falcons off balance all game. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Pittsburgh scored back-to-back touchdowns, quickly expanding their lead and leaving Atlanta scrambling to respond. With a solid mix of offensive firepower and defensive prowess, the Steelers sent a strong message to the league with this decisive win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 12/28 | 43% | 99 | 0 | 1 | 37.6 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 27/37 | 73% | 292 | 2 | 0 | 113.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 9 | 58 | 6.4 | 39 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 8 | 4 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey SermonHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 10 | 65 | 6.5 | 22 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 16 | 65 | 4.1 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Aaron RodgersQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eli HeidenreichHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Olamide ZaccheausWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 67 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 9 | 76 | 8.4 | 19 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 7 | 53 | 7.6 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| DeMarcco HellamsFS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir AbdullahSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles SnowdenLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante SamuelCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | |||||
| Kendal DanielsMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason SmithDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 2/2 | 0 | 46 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 4/4 | 4 | 45 |