{
  "id": 7170029,
  "title": "T.J. Watt’s late pick-6 pushes sluggish Steelers past injury-laden Falcons 20-13",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/t-j-watts-late-pick-6-pushes-sluggish-steelers-past-injury-laden",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T20:29:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/13/t-j-watts-late-pick-6-pushes-sluggish-steelers-past-injury-laden-falcons-20-13"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 20-13 victory over Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, as part of the debut season for their new head coach Mike McCarthy. Quarterback T.J. Watt played a pivotal role in the win by intercepting a pass from Cooper Rush and returning it 35 yards for a touchdown. This late score broke open a tightly contested game and marked a successful start for McCarthy and the Steelers.\n\nAtlanta Falcons, led by Cooper Rush who filled in for the injured Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., struggled throughout the game. The Falcons' offense was plagued by dropped passes, penalties, and missed opportunities, allowing the Steelers to maintain a strong defensive presence. Running back Bijan Robinson did contribute 173 of the Falcons' 238 total yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Steelers' resilient defense.\n\nIn contrast, the Steelers' defense appeared to be in top form, despite the absence of cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who was recovering from a back injury. The team also faced the loss of defensive tackle De’Shawn Hand, who left the game with a knee injury. Despite these setbacks, the Steelers managed to secure the win, signaling a promising start to McCarthy's tenure as the team's head coach.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "T.J. Watt intercepted pass, returned 35 yards for touchdown",
    "Atlanta Falcons struggled with dropped passes and penalties",
    "Steelers' defense excelled despite injuries to Porter Jr. and Hand"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. inactive for opener versus Falcons as back issues, contract talks linger",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/steelers-cb-joey-porter-jr-inactive-for-opener-versus-falcons-as-back",
        "published": "2026-09-13T15:52:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. inactive for opener versus Falcons as back issues, contract talks linger",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/steelers-cb-joey-porter-jr-inactive-for-opener-versus-falcons-as-back-7128667",
        "published": "2026-09-13T15:53:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}