{"id":10493,"date":"2026-09-08T01:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T05:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/nfl\/nfl-news\/falcons-vs-steelers-prediction-picks-odds-week-1\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T06:34:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T10:34:26","slug":"falcons-vs-steelers-prediction-picks-odds-week-1","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/nfl\/nfl-news\/falcons-vs-steelers-prediction-picks-odds-week-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Falcons vs Steelers Prediction, Picks &#038; Odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our <strong>Falcons vs Steelers prediction<\/strong> favours Pittsburgh. Atlanta visit Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, September 13 to open the <a href=\"\/ca\/nfl\/\">2026 NFL season<\/a>, one of eight games in the early window. Squawka Signal&#8217;s live read on this game, including where the value sits, is in the block just below. Signal rates <a href=\"\/ca\/nfl\/picks\/\">all 16 Week 1 games<\/a> the same way.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pittsburgh won the AFC North at 10-7; Atlanta missed out at 8-9. The underlying numbers, however, sit closer than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Atlanta recorded 57 sacks last season, more than any team playing this week, and conceded only 26. 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Our Signal model makes the <b>Pittsburgh Steelers<\/b> favourites by about <b>4<\/b> points, a 65% win probability.<\/p><div class=\"sq-nsig__cards\"><div class=\"sq-nsig__card\"><div class=\"sq-nsig__sum\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sq-nsig__crest\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/squawka\/inc\/NFL\/assets\/team-logos\/ATL.png\" alt=\"ATL\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__name\">Atlanta Falcons<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-c\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-k\">Win prob<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-sig\">35%<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sq-nsig__card\"><div class=\"sq-nsig__sum\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sq-nsig__crest\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/squawka\/inc\/NFL\/assets\/team-logos\/PIT.png\" alt=\"PIT\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__name\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-c\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-k\">Win prob<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-sig\">65%<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sq-nsig__mc\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__mc-k\">Projected line<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__mc-v\">Pittsburgh Steelers -4<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-nsig__cta-row\" style=\"margin-top:14px\"><a class=\"sq-nsig__cta2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/go\/bet365?q=ca-all-tmp-wof-s-spo\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">bet365<\/a><\/div><p class=\"sq-nsig__foot\">Squawka Signal is our model&#8217;s read, updated after every result &mdash; not betting advice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/nfl\/nfl-news\/nfl-signal-methodology\/\">How the NFL Signal works<\/a>. 19+ (18+ in AB\/MB\/QC). Please play responsibly. ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600 (ON). 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Pittsburgh&#8217;s line allowed 31 across the same season.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sqp__pr\"><span class=\"sqp__stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Confidence 4 of 5\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<span class=\"d\">&#9733;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"sqp__lab\">confidence<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"sqp__foot\">An editorial call, not a Signal model output. 19+ (18+ in AB, MB and QC). Please play responsibly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons vs Steelers: 2025 season form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pittsburgh finished 10-7 at plus 10. Atlanta went 8-9 at minus 48. Notably, though, the Falcons closed on a four-game winning run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>2025 regular season<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Falcons<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Steelers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Record<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8-9<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10-7<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Points for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">353<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">397<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Points against<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">401<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">387<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Point differential<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-48<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Sacks recorded<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">57<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">48<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Sacks allowed<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">26<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">31<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Interceptions made<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Third-down offence<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">33.3%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">40.0%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Red-zone offence<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">62.0%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">58.8%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Red zone allowed<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">54.9%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">50.9%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Opponent passer rating<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">88.4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">92.2<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notably, the sack rows tell it. Atlanta recorded 57 and allowed 26, both the better marks here, while Pittsburgh managed 48 and conceded 31 with a weaker 92.2 opponent passer rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons vs Steelers injury report and team news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section updates as soon as the Out, Doubtful and Questionable tags appear. For now, the quarterback picture is settled on one side only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Falcons have not confirmed a starter. Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. and Cooper Rush are all on the roster. Bijan Robinson leads the backfield regardless, moreover, with Drake London the primary target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aaron Rodgers starts for Pittsburgh. 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James Pearce Jr. claimed 10 and Brandon Dorlus added eight. Consequently the pressure tilts one way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pittsburgh allowed 31, which is respectable rather than secure. However, Rodgers threw for 3,322 yards at a 93.8 rating, so the offence functions when the pocket holds. Atlanta&#8217;s own line conceded just 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Players to watch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bijan Robinson (ATL, RB):<\/strong> 1,478 rushing yards, indeed fourth in the league.<\/li>\n<li><strong>James Pearce Jr. (ATL, DE):<\/strong> 10 sacks, notably for the slate&#8217;s most productive pass rush.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aaron Rodgers (PIT, QB):<\/strong> 3,322 yards at a 93.8 rating, the better passer rating here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DK Metcalf (PIT, WR):<\/strong> Now leads the Pittsburgh receivers alongside Michael Pittman Jr.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to watch Falcons vs Steelers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The game kicks off at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 13 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. CTV shows a Sunday afternoon game in each region, meanwhile, and RDS carries the French-language coverage. Because the CTV pick is regional, <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3SXLgWO\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DAZN<\/a> is the reliable route to this particular game through NFL Game Pass. Our full <a href=\"\/ca\/nfl\/nfl-news\/how-to-watch-nfl-in-canada\/\">guide to watching the NFL in Canada<\/a> sets out every window. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr><th>Detail<\/th><th>Falcons vs Steelers<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td>Sunday, September 13, 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Kickoff<\/strong><\/td><td>1:00 PM ET \/ 12:00 PM CT \/ 10:00 AM PT<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td><td>Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>TV<\/strong><\/td><td>CTV (regional) \/ RDS (French)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Live stream<\/strong><\/td><td>DAZN (NFL Game Pass) \/ CTV.ca<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Week<\/strong><\/td><td>Week 1, 2026 NFL season<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons vs Steelers prediction and score projection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <strong>Falcons vs Steelers prediction<\/strong> is a narrow Pittsburgh win. Home field and a settled quarterback carry it, although not by much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notably, Signal currently puts Atlanta at <!--sig:ATL.wp-->35%<!--\/sig:ATL.wp--> and Pittsburgh at <!--sig:PIT.wp-->65%<!--\/sig:PIT.wp-->, with a projected line of <!--sig:sig.line-->Pittsburgh Steelers -4<!--\/sig:sig.line-->.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Atlanta&#8217;s pass rush is the best unit on the field. Indeed, 57 sacks against a line allowing 31 decides close games. Nevertheless the Falcons still have to name a quarterback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So we will take the Steelers, 24-20. Which side carries the value, though, is a separate question from who wins, and the live read on that sits in the Signal block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Signal rates every game on our <a href=\"\/ca\/nfl\/picks\/\">NFL picks page<\/a>. Meanwhile the title race is priced through <a href=\"\/ca\/outright-markets\/nfl-super-bowl-odds\/\">Super Bowl LXI odds<\/a>, with both conferences on the <a href=\"\/ca\/outright-markets\/nfc-championship-odds\/\">NFC<\/a> and <a href=\"\/ca\/outright-markets\/afc-championship-odds\/\">AFC Championship<\/a> pages. Finally, player markets sit with our <a href=\"\/ca\/nfl\/props\/\">NFL player props<\/a> coverage, and kickoff is confirmed on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/schedules\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NFL.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons vs Steelers FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-atlpit-1\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who is favourite to win, the Falcons or the Steelers?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Pittsburgh, narrowly. The Steelers finished 10-7 and won the AFC North, whereas Atlanta went 8-9. Ultimately the live win probability and the current market price both sit in the Signal block on this page.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-atlpit-2\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the spread for Falcons vs Steelers?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Spreads move all week; therefore both the live line and our model&#8217;s projected line sit in the Signal block rather than in this answer. As a guide: Pittsburgh finished plus 10, Atlanta minus 48.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-atlpit-3\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can I watch Falcons vs Steelers in Canada?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">CTV shows a Sunday afternoon game in each region and RDS carries the French-language coverage, while DAZN has every game through NFL Game Pass. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 13. Notably the CTV pick is regional.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-atlpit-4\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who starts at quarterback for Atlanta?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Atlanta had not confirmed a starter at the time of writing. Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. and Cooper Rush are all on the roster.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-atlpit-5\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the score prediction for Falcons vs Steelers?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Steelers 24-20. 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