NFL · Week 1
Falcons vs Steelers Recap – Week 1
Last game: Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Pittsburgh Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
Updated Oct 29, 7:41 AM ET
Week 1
Saturday, September 12
8:00 PM EDT
@ Pittsburgh Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
Final: Falcons 13, Steelers 20
- Pittsburgh Steelers won 20–13 on Saturday, September 12
Falcons vs Steelers team comparison
| Falcons | Steelers | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | Record | 5-2 |
| 24.4 | Points per game | 21.9 |
| 24.7 | Opponent points/game | 19.7 |
| -0.3 | Points differential | +2.1 |
| 0 | Head-to-head wins | 1 |
Injuries on both sides
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. | Quarterback | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Billy Bowman Jr. | Cornerback | May play | Achilles | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Storm Norton | Offensive Tackle | Out 4+ games | out | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | DeAngelo Malone | Linebacker | Out 4+ games | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Anterio Thompson | Defensive Tackle | Out 4+ games | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Jalon Walker | Linebacker | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | James Pearce Jr. | Linebacker | Suspended | reserve-sus | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | JD Bertrand | Linebacker | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Beaux Collins | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Trey Sermon | Running Back | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa | Quarterback | May play | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Cameron Williams | Offensive Lineman | Injury reserve | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Malcolm DeWalt IV | Cornerback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Christian Harris | Linebacker | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Ethan Onianwa | Offensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Da'Shawn Hand | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Quadriceps | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Chris Lindstrom | Guard | May play | Concussion | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | A.J. Terrell Jr. | Cornerback | Injury reserve | Groin | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Kendal Daniels | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Jawaan Taylor | Offensive Tackle | May play | Ribs | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Divine Deablo | Linebacker | May play | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Samson Ebukam | Defensive End | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Brandon Dorlus | Defensive Tackle | May play | Thumb | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Nick Muse | Tight End | May play | Shoulder | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Brian Robinson Jr. | Running Back | May play | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Robert Longerbeam | Cornerback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Cooper Rush | Quarterback | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Jack Strand | Quarterback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Yasir Abdullah | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Jared Ivey | Linebacker | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Za'Darius Smith | Defensive End | May play | Concussion | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Jake Matthews | Offensive Tackle | May play | Groin | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Michael Jerrell | Offensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Falcons | Cameron Thomas | Defensive End | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
 Steelers | Daequan Hardy | Cornerback | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Cole Burgess | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Donte Kent | Cornerback | Out 4+ games | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Logan Lee | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Jack Driscoll | Offensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | DeShon Elliott | Safety | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Drew Allar | Quarterback | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Gennings Dunker | Guard | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Will Howard | Quarterback | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Kevin Jobity Jr. | Defensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Gabriel Rubio | Defensive End | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Troy Fautanu | Offensive Tackle | May play | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Michael Pittman Jr. | Wide Receiver | May play | Foot | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Rico Dowdle | Running Back | May play | Toe | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Jaylen Warren | Running Back | May play | Shoulder | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Jamel Dean | Cornerback | Likely out | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Eli Heidenreich | Running Back | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Brandin Echols | Cornerback | May play | Concussion | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Jalen Ramsey | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Yahya Black | Defensive End | May play | Personal | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Steelers | Derrick Harmon | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Foot | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
Consensus Bets on this game
No consensus data yet for Falcons at Steelers. Check back closer to game time.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Falcons vs Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers won 20–13
What was the final score of Falcons vs Steelers?
Falcons 13, Steelers 20
When did Falcons vs Steelers play?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, Pittsburgh Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
What is Falcons vs Steelers head-to-head record?
Falcons 0, Steelers 1 in recent games