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The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 1 opener, with QB Aaron Rodgers praising unsung heroes and coach Mike McCarthy receiving a game ball. Amid the win, attention also focused on the status of Joey Porter Jr., who missed the game due to injury rather than a contract dispute. T.J. Watt made NFL history, recording two sacks and forcing a fumble.

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5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons — The Steelers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 20-13, with a key takeaway being the team’s defensive resilience and effective run game.

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Steelers' Mike McCarthy says injury, not contract, kept Joey Porter Jr. out of Week 1 — Mike McCarthy clarified that Joey Porter Jr.'s absence from Week 1 was due to an injury, not any contract-related issues or trade rumors.