Falcons at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Atlanta Falcons 21 · NO MERCY || FANTASY 🥶
Final Score
Falcons 21 1 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Steelers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPDrew Allar 247 yds passingBijan Robinson 66 yds rushingDK Metcalf 106 yds receivingPatrick Queen 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 168 · 330Passing yards 102 · 247Rushing yards 66 · 83Completions 4/9 · 10/15Yards per carry 11.0 · 6.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In an exciting season opener, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 28-21. Both teams entered the game eager to set the tone for the 2026 season, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious on their home turf.
Pittsburgh’s Drew Allar was the standout performer, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. DK Metcalf made his presence felt as well, racking up 106 receiving yards, providing Allar with a reliable target downfield. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson led the Falcons in rushing with 66 yards, but it wasn’t enough to match the Steelers’ aerial assault.
The Pittsburgh defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Payton Wilson leading the team with two total tackles. Patrick Queen contributed with a key sack, while Robert Spears-Jennings secured the game with an interception, halting a late Falcons drive. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Steelers' defense stifled Atlanta's momentum, allowing Pittsburgh to hold on for the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 4/9 | 44% | 124 | 1 | 3 | 88.6 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 10/15 | 67% | 247 | 3 | 1 | 121.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 10 | 61 | 6.1 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Drew AllarQB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 74 | 74.0 | 44 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 25 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 13 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | — | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius SmithLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yasir AbdullahSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole HolcombWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson BruenerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jaquan BriskerFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |