Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10
— With all eyes on the quarterbacks, Chris Boswell's strong right leg stole the spotlight in the season opener.
National Football League
FINAL
Pittsburgh Steelers
18
Atlanta Falcons
10
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| ATL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 27-6 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 34-22 | NFL |
| 10/1/26 | @ Cleveland Browns | L 24-27 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:28 18-10
Chris Boswell 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:25 15-10
Chris Boswell 40 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:45 12-10
Chris Boswell 56 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 9-10
Chris Boswell 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:32 6-10
Kyle Pitts 12 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Field Goal 12:54 6-3
Chris Boswell 51 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:37 3-3
Chris Boswell 57 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:06 0-3
Younghoe Koo 24 Yd Field Goal
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ATL
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:28 · End of Game
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PIT 0:28
7 plays, 11 yards, 2:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:28 18-10
Chris Boswell 25 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 2:34
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:46 · Interception
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PIT 3:20
3 plays, -21 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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ATL 5:13
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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PIT 7:09
13 plays, 72 yards, 7:08 · Downs
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ATL 14:17
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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PIT 0:25
5 plays, 46 yards, 3:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:25 15-10
Chris Boswell 40 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 3:49
5 plays, 0 yards, 3:56 · Punt
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PIT 7:45
9 plays, 24 yards, 2:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:45 12-10
Chris Boswell 56 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 10:29
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:27 · Fumble
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PIT 12:56
3 plays, -9 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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PIT
4 plays, 45 yards, 0:32 · Field Goal
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ATL 0:32
9 plays, 90 yards, 3:18 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 9-10
Chris Boswell 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:32 6-10
Kyle Pitts 12 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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PIT 3:50
8 plays, 23 yards, 5:08 · Punt
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ATL 8:58
7 plays, 22 yards, 3:56 · Punt
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PIT 12:54
10 plays, 18 yards, 6:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:54 6-3
Chris Boswell 51 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 4:02
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:35 · Interception
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PIT 4:37
10 plays, 31 yards, 4:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:37 3-3
Chris Boswell 57 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 9:06
12 plays, 64 yards, 5:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:06 0-3
Younghoe Koo 24 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
PIT
ATL
16
1st Downs
15
6
Passing 1st downs
8
9
Rushing 1st downs
6
1
1st downs from penalties
1
8-17
3rd down efficiency
2-9
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
66
Total Plays
50
270
Total Yards
226
4.1
Yards per Play
4.5
10
Total Drives
10
133
Passing
137
17/23
Comp/Att
16/26
5.3
Yards per pass
4.9
0
Interceptions thrown
2
2-23
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-18
137
Rushing
89
41
Rushing Attempts
22
3.3
Yards per rush
4.0
0-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
9-60
Penalties
5-34
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
35:36
Possession
24:24
Injuries
Atlanta Falcons
- Divine Deablo Questionable
- Yasir Abdullah Injured Reserve
- Brian Robinson Jr. Questionable
- Samson Ebukam Injured Reserve
- Zachariah Branch Out
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Doneiko Slaughter Out
- Ben Skowronek Out
- Brandin Echols Out
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
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