T.J. Watt’s Late Pick-6 Pushes Sluggish Steelers Past Injury-Laden Falcons 20-13
T.J. Watt's pick-six and sacks lifted the Steelers to a 20-13 win in McCarthy's debut, as the linebacker reached a historic career milestone.
- On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 20-13 at Acrisure Stadium, where Pittsburgh linebacker T.J. Watt secured the win with a crucial fourth-quarter pick-six, returning the interception 35 yards for a touchdown.
- The 31-year-old Watt joined NFL legend Julius Peppers as the only players to reach 100 career sacks and 10 interceptions, an achievement that further solidifies his eventual Pro Football Hall of Fame legacy.
- Defensively, Watt recorded two sacks, two quarterback hits, and three tackles for loss, while Bijan Robinson accounted for 173 of the visitor's 238 total yards throughout the contest.
- Mike McCarthy began his tenure as head coach with this tight, defensive battle, providing a successful start for the new coaching staff against the opponent.
- Aiming to build on their 1-0 start to the 2026 season, the team travels to New England next Sunday for a Week 2 matchup against the Patriots.
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T.J. Watt Makes NFL History While Leading Steelers to Week 1 Win
The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off the 2026 season with a win, and did so thanks in large part due to T.J. Watt having an historic day. Watt recorded four tackles, two sacks and a game-sealing pick-6 in the Steelers’ 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. He even made NFL history as well.T.J. Watt Made NFL […]
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T.J. Watt’s late pick-6 pushes sluggish Steelers past injury-laden Falcons 20-13
PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt jumped in front of a pass from Cooper Rush and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown to break open a tight game as the Pittsburgh Steelers began the Mike McCarthy era with a 20-13…
Hastings Tribune
T.J. Watt's late pick-6 pushes sluggish Steelers past injury-laden Falcons 20-13
PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt jumped in front of a pass from Cooper Rush and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown to break open a tight game as the Pittsburgh Steelers began the Mike McCarthy era with a 20-13…
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