NFL schedule leaks: Steelers' Week 1 opponent revealed ahead of 2026 release
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly set to open their 2026 regular season against the Atlanta Falcons.
NFL schedule release leaks are flying left and right, and the Pittsburgh Steelers ' regular-season Week 1 opponent has been revealed. According to NFL Nerd on social media, the Steelers will reportedly open their season at home against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. NFL SCHEDULE LEAK Falcons at Steelers - Week 1 - 1pm (Sep 13) pic.
twitter. com/7ZmFVN5VAm ā NFL Nerd (@NerdingonNFL) May 14, 2026 Since 1966, the Steelers and Falcons have competed in 19 matchups, with Pittsburgh holding a 16-2-1 advantage over Atlanta. The last time these two teams faced off was in 2024, when the Justin Fields-led Steelers opened the season against the Falcons in Atlanta.
In what was a slow-paced game for both offenses, Chris Boswell led Pittsburgh to an 18-16 victory, accounting for every point off six field goals. As of now, the Steelers have had six games leaked ā including their first divisional matchup of the 2026 season ā but the official NFL schedule release is set to arrive on May 14. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers to open 2026 regular season against Falcons, per NFL leak