Atlanta
Falcons
0-0
39
FINAL
7
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 39-7 in their Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season. The Falcons showcased their offensive prowess right out of the gate, making it clear they are a team to watch this year.
Michael Vick was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 329 yards and six touchdowns while also adding 94 rushing yards to his impressive stat line. His favorite target, DK Metcalf, contributed significantly with 102 receiving yards, helping to keep the Steelers' defense on their heels throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Falcons were equally impressive, with Jakorian Bennett leading the team with seven total tackles. Gervon Dexter Sr. made his presence felt with two sacks, while Jalen Ramsey snagged an interception, sealing the deal on a rough day for the Steelers. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Vick connected for a quick touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in favor of Atlanta.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Vick | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 329 | 6 | 0 | 144.4 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | QB | 30 | 19 | 63% | 200 | 1 | 3 | 54.1 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Vick | QB | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 11 | 36 | 3.3 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | QB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 10 | 9 | 0.9 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Antonio Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 45 | 2 | 74 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 61 | 2 | 71 | 1 |
| Antonio Brown | WR | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 20 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 54 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 31 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Julio Jones | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | — | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 55 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Polamalu | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| John Abraham | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mean Joe Greene | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion Sanders | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

