Friday, September 18

Rotation is working: One of the points of emphasis Coach Mike McCarthy made before the season started was the importance of rotation on defense, including outside linebacker T.J. Watt.

Watt played 63% of the defensive snaps against the Falcons, a total of 38 plays.

It was something Watt welcomed but knows it could change on a weekly basis.

"Ideally, I'd love to play only 38 or whatever plays it was a game," said Watt. "Obviously, things change game to game, but I think (outside linebackers coach) C.J.'s Ah You has done a great job of tracking the reps and making sure that we stay fresh, that we're able to make the most impact while we're out there."

Watt said the rotation in Week 1 was extremely simple with the way Ah You made it seamless.

"It's simple," said Watt. "He handles it. Just kind of a two-way communication of how we're feeling throughout the game. But for the most part he handles it."

The one thing Watt knows the defense has to handle this week is Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

The Steelers defeated the Patriots, and Maye, at Gillette Stadium last year, forcing five turnovers. The key this week is to bring more of that same kind of pressure on a quarterback who can hurt you in multiple ways.

"He can get out of the pocket and extend plays," said Watt. "He's extending, looking to throw first, obviously. But he can do some things with his legs. He's getting better at sliding, getting down. But there's always a chance to get the football anytime around the play.

"Takeaways are what we're here for. But I think each and every week, you're always talking about the same opportunities. Obviously, we were able to get to him last year, but he's watching the same film we are, so I'm sure they're really working on ball security this week.

"But that doesn't mean that's not going to be an opportunity for us."

Liking what he sees: It's only been one game, but defensive tackle Cameron Heyward already likes what he sees from defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's scheme.

Heyward has a history with Graham, playing against him in the past, including when Graham was with the New England Patriots.

"I always thought (New England) had a great rush plan," said Heyward. "They would run some rushes, we've got different names for it. But with a high side and a low side rush and just mixture and making sure the rush always put the quarterback in harm's way.

"And he's just a student of the game. He coaches from the front back and it allows us to have honest conversations to make sure we're all on the same page."

Being on the same page is something the defense has strived for the last few seasons, with communication being a topic of conversation.

While Heyward still sees some room for improvement, he also sees progress.

"We had 10 men on the field on one play, so it's not the best we can be, but it's just about everybody communicating," said Heyward. "It's not just the inside linebacker communicating.

"We've got to talk about down and distance, we've got talk about situational awareness, understanding what they like to do in those situations, and then just identifying different things, whether it's two tight ends, one tight end.

"All these things have to play into each play, and it's got to be communication from your back end to the front."

On the defensive: Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel has been around long enough to know one thing about the Steelers.

The defense is always going to be the same no matter who is at the helm.

With new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham this season there are some changes, but Vrabel sees the philosophy as being the same.

"I think the Pittsburgh Steelers is the identity, and that is no disrespect to Patrick (Graham)," said Vrabel. "I love Patrick, and he is an excellent football coach, but the Steelers are going to be the Steelers.

"They're going to be big, they're going to be long, and they are going to try to force the quarterback into making mistakes. That's what they do.

"So, some of the things are going to be similar, some of the things – it has been one week, so we can watch the snaps they had against Atlanta, we can watch every game that he has ever called, but they're going to be big inside, and they're going to be long and active on the edges."

One player Vrabel knows they have to always account for is outside linebacker T.J. Watt.

Watt is coming off a dominating performance in Week 1, named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his effort.

"A great athlete, very instinctive, athletic, explosive get off," said Vrabel. "He's got length and multiple moves. But his instinctiveness is a great asset. His brother was the same way. I got to see his brother play. I bet they intercepted the same pass – J.J. (Watt) intercepted that one the same way as T.J. did. They must have practiced that when they were kids."

Vrabel isn't the only one aware of what Watt brings.

Quarterback Drake Maye also knows he has to be on his toes after Watt recorded two sacks, and his interception, against the Falcons.

"He just wreaks havoc," said Maye. "He's the same deal as last year. He's been a great player in this league for a long time. You've got to know where he's at. He enjoys making plays on the football, and he's really good at it.

"They have a knack up front of getting hands on balls, and the one he made last week, you don't see that very often in this league – it's really special. I can't even describe it more than that.

"So, we've got to have all hands on deck, especially with a lot of their front. They've got some great players, and they've been in that defense and been together for a while, so they know how to play off each other and count each other's strengths."

Batted passes were something the Steelers pestered Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush with last week, with Cameron Heyward having an impressive three batted passes.

"I think it's hard to look at when they're jumping and when they're trying to get hands up," said Maye. "Cam Heyward had one last year that got tipped in the end zone and got picked. So, they have a special feeling for it, and they've done a lot in their careers of making plays, pass rush, and pass breakups.

"It can't be something I'm really thinking about. They're going to try to get their hands up. I think just finding good passing lanes and moving around the pocket in some different ways. But really, I think it's easy to say quick game, but at the same time, they know they're going to get their hands up fast. So, it's just being cognizant of it, whether it's technique or little things to get the hands down."

Listen up: The new Steelers Audio Network lineup excludes the exciting addition of former Steelers offensive lineman Willie Colon.

Colon will join Rob King and Max Starks daily for In the Locker from 12-2 p.m.

The full weekly lineup of shows is below.

Monday – Friday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Steelers Blitz w/ Tom Opferman and Vince Williams
12 p.m. - 2 p.m. In the Locker Room w/ Rob King, Max Starks, and Willie Colon
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Steelers Report w/ Ed Troup and Brian Batko
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. SNR Drive with Wes Uhler and Matt Williamson

Mondays 
7 p.m. -8 p.m. The Point After w/ Rob King, Brian Batko and Mike Prisuta

Tuesday 
7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Chalk Talk w/ Gerry Dulac and Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer

Thursday 
7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Steelers Preview w/ Mike Prisuta, Matt Williamson and Merril Hoge

All programs can be heard on 102.5 WDVE-HD2, Fox Sports Pittsburgh 970AM, Steelers Nation Radio on the iHeartRadio App, and the Steelers Mobile App. Daily Podcasts of every show are available on the iHeart Radio App, the Steelers Mobile App and wherever you get podcasts.

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Thursday, September 17

Headed home: Tight end Pat Freiermuth will have a homecoming this week when the Steelers play the New England Patriots.

Freiermuth, who is from Merrimac, Massachusetts, will be playing in front of friends and family for the second straight year.

"It's really cool," said Freiermuth. "Last year was the first year that I played back home since leaving. I'm going to have a lot of friends and family there, expecting probably close to 150, 200 people. So, I'm very excited."

With that many people there to see him, the question of course is, does Freiermuth have to get tickets for all of them.

"No," he laughed. "Some of them are planning on wearing Patriots stuff."

Whether they are wearing Steelers gear of Patriots gears, it's likely they will all let out a Muuuuttthh cheer whenever he pulls in a reception on Sunday.

Freiermuth was tied for most receptions against the Falcons with five on Sunday, matching those of running back Jaylen Warren.

Freiermuth finished the game with five receptions for 46 yards and a 19-yard touchdown.

"Pat is a premier player for us," said Coach Mike McCarthy. "He's done everything that we've asked since I arrived here, and there really is not anything you would stay away from."

Regardless, if he has five receptions or zero against the Patriots, Freiermuth is approaching every week the same.

Doing what he can to help the team get the win.

"I'm just focused on whatever I can do to help the team win," said Freiermuth. "There's are going to be some weeks where I have zero catches, but my blocking was a key part of winning and that's the special part of being a tight end. There are multiple ways you can affect the game and help win."

Freiermuth is loving the tight end being involved more in Coach Mike McCarthy and offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio's offense and he can't wait for more of it.

"I am having a lot of fun," said Freiermuth. "It's been great to have a quarterback for two years in a row. It's been great having Aaron (Rodgers) back."

Angelichio feels lucky to have Freiermuth in his arsenal of weapons on offense.

"He's been locked in," said Angelichio. "His energy has been fantastic. His attention to detail. He's a really smart football player.

"What I was pleased with, he went after it in the blocking. He did a nice job in the blocking, finishing. Just little things that stand out on that play extension when we hit for, I think it was 27 yards or whatnot. Pat transitioned the block immediately. Darnell (Washington) transitioned the block immediately.

"That's the selflessness that those guys have, and all our guys have on offense. That was good to see.

"Pat has been certainly a big part of this."

Creating havoc: The Steelers take on the defending AFC Champion Patriots on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, the second straight year they are headed to New England for the matchup.

Last year the Steelers came away with a 21-14 victory, forcing five turnovers, including one interception and four fumbles.

Linebacker Alex Highsmith, who was sidelined with an injury for the game, knows the defense must have that same aggressive approach this week.

"I think we've just got to create that havoc again," said Highsmith. "We know we're a great defense whenever we're creating turnovers and causing havoc. So that's just a mindset we've got to have.

"We've just got a mindset to get after the ball and create turnovers just like we did last year."

The Steelers developed a turnover culture the last few years that has carried over with the new coaching staff, and was already visible in Week 1 when they had two interceptions off Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush.

"(The coaches) emphasize it every single day, especially on a day like today where we're in pads, just really ball searching, just punching at the ball every single time we get a chance," said Highsmith. "We're not live tackling in practice, so it's a really good opportunity to be able to punch at the ball and practice those habits so they'll translate to the game."

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye led the Patriots to the Super Bowl last season, and Highsmith knows it's going to be a challenge facing him.

"Obviously he's a great quarterback," said Highsmith. "He's a young guy who's made a lot of noise in this league. I didn't play last year because I was injured. But we know he's a dangerous quarterback, not just with his arm, but also the way he can scramble. I think being able to scramble, his ability to do that just makes him someone that we really have to be disciplined in our rush lanes up front. We have to get after them from the jump.

"He has really good pocket awareness. You watch his film, he sees open gaps, he's in A gap, B gap, and he's just able to get through there. We've got to be disciplined in our rush lanes, just not let him out."

Good first impression: The Steelers defense came out of the gates strong against the Atlanta Falcons, with coordinator Patrick Graham's unit ranked third overall in the NFL and second against the pass after just one week.

The defense allowed Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush only 12 completions for 143 yards, while intercepting him twice and limiting him to a 51.9 passer rating.

Graham was asked about the overall play of the secondary, from communication to play-making, and said he was satisfied with their performance.

"The first thing I do with the secondary, so you guys know, is I look at the run game," said Graham. "How were we fitting in the run? There were numerous examples of those guys on the edge fitting in the run. Obviously, we got things to clean up, I mean, starting with myself first and foremost.  I want to see how they're fitting in the run game. I thought those guys did a solid job. We had some good, short tackles out there in space and in line. So that was a positive there.

"Anytime you hold a quarterback to whatever the QB rating was, we minimized the yards, combination of the front and the coverage plays into that. Again, the evaluation starts there."

It wasn't just the secondary that drew praise from Graham. When asked about the linebackers and the job they did, he was complimentary as well.

"First thing, they did a good job of controlling the huddle, getting the calls out," said Graham. "Did an excellent job with that.

"It was fun to watch them play together for an extended period of time. Watch them fly around a little bit. They got downhill in the run game. Got their hands on blockers. I thought they did a good job of playing with good pad level for the most part and controlling blockers and quickly get to their hands so they could defeat the block. That was encouraging.

"I really thought what stood out is how they were able to take away some space in the interior part of the defense in the passing game.

"They did a good job of patrolling the middle of the field which we knew was going to be a big deal against Atlanta. I thought they did a good job of doing that."

No matter how good a job any player or position did, though, there is only one bottom line for Graham.

"Most importantly we won the game," said Graham. "I know those guys, they're looking to improve for next week."

The Steelers take on the New England Patriots on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, a team coming off an opening night loss to the Seattle Seahawks and looking to get in the win column in the young season.

"We've got a challenge," said Graham. "We have the defending AFC champs. We've got to play them up there at their place. A challenging place. The quarterback (Drake Maye), I think was second in voting for MVP.

"They got good offensive skill. They got a good O-line that works together. They moved around a few parts. But tight ends are weapons. You've got Coach (offensive coordinator Josh) McDaniels. That's my guy. He's one of the best to ever do it, point-blank.

"The Steelers have a real good history with New England. It's interesting to be on this side of the battle. It's going to be fun, especially up there. I'm looking forward to it."

Hard to fool: Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel is no stranger to the Steelers, having played for the team from 1997-2000 after he was selected in the third-round of the 1997 NFL Draft.

More recently, though, Vrabel has faced the Steelers as the head coach of the Patriots in 2025, and multiple times while he was the head coach of the Tennessee Titans.

And like most coaches in the NFL, Vrabel knows what it's like to face a team with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, and that it's not easy to confuse him at the line of scrimmage.

"It's probably difficult," said Vrabel. "The risk outweighs the benefits where you are trying to disguise and show one thing or show a coverage, but ultimately you are out of position. So again, he's seen every look that you could possibly give him.

"I think he tries to get them in the best possible play. He tries to put the ball where he feels like it is best and does a great job with it. You saw some of the throws he had last week that were in tight windows and tight spots.

"We have to be good. He uses his cadence even on the road, and that is how good it is. He got us on the first play of the game last year. We will have to do is be ready to go on a quick count and whether he takes the play clock down, those are things that you have to be able to weigh."

Rodgers was asked about teams trying to fool him this week.

"I've seen a lot of looks," said Rodgers. "So, there's not a whole lot that that can get me, but you spend a lot of time during the week on the pressure package, and you go into a game like last week and you're barely pressured. That's kind of the standard. But you know, Mike (Vrabel) has been more of a pressure guy. They pressured us more last year than most teams, so we'll expect pressure."

Vrabel is also aware of the connection Rodgers and Coach Mike McCarthy have from their days together in Green Bay, something that gives Rodgers some comfort.

"They go way back," said Vrabel. "I think that Aaron has plays that he likes. I am sure Mike has plays that he likes, and then they kind of blend it together, and that's what they come up with. I would say, comfortable as he always does. He missed a couple, didn't connect on a couple, but I think that when you saw, in critical situations, he took some shots on third down, he uncovered or extended in the red zone like he always does and found Pat (Freiermuth).

"Then, to me, I think the biggest thing was just the way that they handled the five-minute situation and being able to keep the ball there at the end. So, that was pretty impressive for the first week."

Can you hear me now?: The Steelers' defense allowed just one touchdown and also scored one for openers against Atlanta, and in general played with the speed, ferocity and cohesion it had initially envisioned.

Inside linebacker Patrick Queen attributed communication first and foremost to the defense's success.

"I think everybody just trusting each other, communicating early in the play, pre-snap, and then post-snap when we needed to communicate also communicating," Queen maintained. "Everybody's just flowing, trusting each other.

"All the preparation, all the work leading up into it was obvious out there."

The defense will be challenged again this Sunday at New England, first and foremost by third-year Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who finished second in the voting for NFL MVP a season ago.

"I think he's a confident kid," Queen assessed. "Any throw on the field, he can make, and you see him use his legs a lot more. You can see the confidence growing every single game. The throws that he's taking chances on, it's something that you see in a vet.

"Definitely got a lot of respect for him."

The Patriots' offense may also be bolstered by the return of running back TreVeyon Henderson, who suffered an ankle injury on Aug. 24 and missed New England's regular-season opener at Seattle. Henderson returned to full participation in practice on Wednesday and was a full participant again today.

"Home run hitter, a guy that gets the ball and can go the long way," Queen observed. "It's going to take all 11 to get to the ball again, just like it was last week with (Atlanta running back) Bijan (Robinson).

"Guys that are a threat with their legs that can move that fast and have good vision and are able to make plays once they get the ball, it creates a lot of stuff. And then even when he doesn't have the ball, just having so much focus on him it'll create opportunities for other guys."

The Steelers will be up to the challenge, Queen insisted, if they handle their business. No matter the opponent or circumstance.

"It's us," he emphasized. "It's always going to be us. It's not what they're doing. It's not who we're playing. It's us and what we do.

"The biggest thing is us going out there and trusting each other again, communicating at a high level, and just having each other's back. Going out there, getting all 11 hats to the football every single play, playing with emotion, playing Steeler football and making plays.

"And when things aren't going well and we're facing adversity be able to have each other's back, pick each other up and keep fighting."

-- Blog entry by Mike Prisuta

Halftime excitement: When the Steelers take on the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Paris Game on Sunday, Oct. 25, fans will be treated to a halftime performance by GRAMMY® Award winning artist Burna Boy.

"Paris gave me one of the biggest nights of my career, and to walk back into Stade de France for a moment like this means everything," said Burna Boy. "The NFL is bringing something to France that has never happened here before, and I get to stand in the middle of it representing African music and I intend to give the people a show they will not forget."

Burna Boy, one of the defining voices of African music worldwide, was the first African artist to headline Stade de France.

"The first NFL game in France deserves a halftime moment that matches the occasion, and there is no artist better suited to it than Burna Boy," said Tim Tubito, senior director of global game presentation, music and entertainment at the NFL. "Paris is one of the great cultural capitals of the world, and African music sits right at the heart of what the city listens to. Burna Boy has already made history in this stadium, and bringing him back to perform in front of a global audience gives us the chance to create something genuinely memorable. We look forward to collaborating with him on a performance that captures the energy that matches the moment."

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Wednesday, September 16

Hands up: Cameron Heyward makes it look simple.

Just throw your hands in the air, and boom, the pass is batted down.

As we all know, things are never as easy as they appear.

It takes a lot more.

Heyward batted down three passes against Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Cooper Rush on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium thanks to a combination of qualities…first and foremost being talent.

While Heyward said he was a great shot blocker while playing high school basketball, including blocking future NBA superstar Dwight Howard's shots when Heyward's Whitefield Academy went against Howard's Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, perfecting batting down passes is something different.

"Technique, timing, work in practice, and just film study," said Heyward of what it takes. "I take pride in knowing my opponents and what we're supposed to do.

"We preach it on the field, and we can apply it with our outside linebackers as well as our defensive tackles.

"I feel like we have one of the better rushes in the league. If you sit back and throw, we're going to get you on the ground. But if you start getting to a rhythm throw, we feel like can get our hands up, create batted balls, create interceptions. Or we just create a hitch where we buy extra seconds."

Buying extra seconds is something the defense did on Sunday by working their rotation on all levels throughout the game.

Heyward played 32 defensive snaps, which accounted for 53% of the snaps against the Falcons.

"All good for week one," said Heyward. "Everybody's just trying to get their feet under them. Good rotation.

"Offense also played a big part staying on the field. If we can do that, we're a more successful team.

"It takes a consistent effort. It takes everybody buying in. And we've to get off on third down."

He is who he is: Sunday was the first opportunity defensive coordinator Patrick Graham had to coach linebacker T.J. Watt in a game, and like everybody else who watched his performance, he was impressed.

"Just watching the highlights over the years, watching him in practice, getting to know him as a person, as a football player, he pretty much probably could do whatever he puts his mind to on that football field," said Graham. "That's why he is who he is."

Watt didn't just impress his coaches, but the entire NFL, as he was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Steelers win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Watt was dominant in the Steelers 20-13 opening week win, with two sacks and an interception he returned for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to secure the win, his first ever pick-six.

Watt intercepted Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush and returned it 35 yards for the touchdown and 20-10 lead. Watt also added four tackles and had a total of three tackles for loss.

"Super impactful," said Coach Mike McCarthy of his performance. "He got two game balls right out of the gate. So, he's off to a great start there. His recognition with the back, chipping him, not chipping him and sliding to him, just the way it was coordinated. I thought our four-man rush spacing was something we really emphasized in the offseason. I was impressed with the first start there. We had some excellent examples of what that's supposed to look like and the benefits of it.

"But T.J., you talk about flipping a game. Was it a three- or four-play sequence? Just sack, tackle for loss, and interception return for a touchdown. The game definitely flipped at that moment.

"He clearly was the most impactful player in the game."

As McCarthy said, Watt was given two games balls, including one for joining Julius Peppers as the only players with 100 sacks and 10 interceptions since sacks became an official stat in 1982.

"Obviously, we vote on the game ball per game, and any type of career achievement is definitely something we want to recognize," said McCarthy. "I think he's the second player with 100 sacks and 10 interceptions."

Charting the way: Coach Mike McCarthy indicated ahead of the Falcons game that he had a planned rotation on defense, noting specifically the outside linebacker position and T.J. Watt in an effort to keep him fresh.

Watt played 63% of the snaps against Atlanta, which was 38 plays, while Alex Highsmith played 68%, Nick Herbig played 65% and Jack Sawyer played 38%.

Watt credited charting snaps in-game with helping to keep the group fresh, something McCarthy goes into each game with a plan of action.

"I've always had a play time projection report," said McCarthy. "I think it's important. I think when you sit down and you become a head coach, you have to look at all the snaps over the course of the season. I've always done it from an offensive perspective.

"But when you look at it from a defensive perspective, particularly how much is in base, how much is in sub, how many quality rushes do your outside pieces have. Is it 20? Is it 25? Whatever that number is, you have to factor that in because when the game's on the line or important parts of the game, you want those guys to be fresh and ready to go. You saw what he did in the second half (against Atlanta) there with those three- or four-play segments.

"He was projected to be around, I would say, about 40 plays, and it felt like him and Alex and those guys were in that realm. I think it will be a really healthy space for him to operate in."

Third time's a charm: The first game of inside linebacker Payton Wilson's third NFL season was unlike any he'd played previously with the Steelers.

"Just able to really fly around and have fun," Wilson said of his 12-tackle effort in Sunday's regular-season opener, a 20-13 victory over Atlanta at Acrisure Stadium. "I was talking to 'P.G.' (defensive coordinator Patrick Graham) yesterday (Tuesday), on the off day, just telling him it's the most fun I've had playing football since college, just flying around with the guys.

"It felt like we were all just running around hitting. Nobody really cared if someone made a mistake because someone else was running to the ball, covering it up for them."

From Wilson's perspective, the defensive frenzy started on the first snap of Atlanta's first possession.

Defensive tackle Cam Heyward was credited with the tackle on running back Bijan Robinson's 2-yard gain on the play but Wilson recognized fellow inside linebacker Patrick Queen for helping to ignite a defensive spark.

"'P.Q.' making a great play first play of the game, us condensing the space and just doing what we talked about as a defense all week, it just felt good to get started on the right foot," Wilson said. "And then from there on just hitting the ground running."

Wilson's 12 tackles included five solo stops and two tackles for a loss.

"Just more comfortable, not as jittery," he said. "Kind of knowing what's coming in a sense based off formation and the look that they gave you rather than every single play reacting.

"Slowing the game down has really helped me. Big shoutout to 'P.G.', obviously our (inside) linebackers coach Scott (McCurley) and then the guys in the room just helping me out."

The hot start has Wilson thinking big in terms of defensive goals and objectives this season. And he's not alone, apparently.

"'P.Q.' says it all the time, if the offense can give us 17, 21 points, we believe we can win every ballgame," Wilson maintained.

"There's gonna be some times where we let up stuff. But the talent we have and if we execute what these coaches are calling we feel like we can be pretty special."

-- Blog entry by Mike Prisuta

Looking good: Steelers Style, the team's annual fashion show featuring players and their families showing off the latest fashions, will take place on Friday, October 9 at 6 p.m. at Stage AE.

The theme of this year's show is 'Forged for the Gridiron: Runway Ready, Gameday Inspired.'

For more than 50 years, Steelers Style has brought together football, fashion, and philanthropy in one unforgettable evening, presented by Neighborhood Ford Store, PNC, UPMC and UPMC Health Plan.

Steelers Style, which is the team's largest annual fundraiser, benefits UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, Cancer Bridges and the Chuck Noll Foundation.

There will also be an online auction, presented by Acrisure, that will benefit the three charities. More details to follow.

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