Early lead slips away
The Falcons opened their 2026 season with a 20-13 loss to the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, unable to turn Bijan Robinson’s 173 yards from scrimmage into enough offense to win. Atlanta led 7-3 after the first quarter, but Pittsburgh scored 10 unanswered points in the second to take a 13-7 halftime advantage. The Falcons trimmed that margin to 13-10 in the third quarter before the Steelers outscored them 7-3 in the fourth. Atlanta starts 0-1, while Pittsburgh moves to 1-0.
Robinson carries the offense
Robinson produced on the ground and through the air, rushing 21 times for 83 yards and catching eight of 10 targets for 90 yards and a touchdown. His 29 touches gave Atlanta a dependable focal point, but the passing game offered limited production elsewhere. Cooper Rush completed 12 of 22 passes for 143 yards and one touchdown, with two interceptions. Drake London caught two of five targets for 29 yards and added six yards on one carry. Pittsburgh’s defense finished with four sacks and two interceptions while holding Atlanta to 238 total yards.
Steelers find enough production
Aaron Rodgers completed 24 of 40 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown. Pat Freiermuth caught all five of his targets for 46 yards and a score, while Michael Pittman Jr. caught three passes for 58 yards. Jaylen Warren added 46 rushing yards on 10 carries and 27 receiving yards on five catches. Atlanta’s defense recorded two sacks and recovered one fumble.
Fantasy takeaways and Week 2
Robinson’s workload translated into 31.3 PPR points, the highest total among the listed offensive players in the game. His eight receptions supplied substantial value even in a low-scoring Atlanta performance. London finished with 5.5 PPR points, while Rush totaled 5.7. Freiermuth delivered 15.6 PPR points, and Pittsburgh’s defense scored 19.0 fantasy points behind its sacks and interceptions. The Falcons host the Carolina Panthers in Week 2 on September 20 at 1 p.m. ET. The Steelers visit the New England Patriots at the same time.