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'It's a win'

21 Takes: Take the result, but man ... this offense

By Dejan Kovacevicon the North Shore

September 14, 2026

Thanks to T.J. Watt's vintage performance, a generally dogged defense paced by Payton Wilson tackling everything in sight, and Aaron Rodgers seeking out Pat Freiermuth for the lone offensive touchdown, yeah, the Steelers prevailed over the Falcons, 20-13, in the franchise's 94th NFL opener yesterday here at Acrisure Stadium.Read More

STEELERS 20, FALCONS 13

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