Tua Is HURT… The Steelers Have NO EXCUSE Now 😳 #Steelers #SteelersNation

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons just got a lot more interesting after Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury, opening the door for Cooper Rush to potentially start against Pittsburgh. For Steelers fans, that puts even more pressure on T.J. Watt and this defense to make a statement while Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy unveil Pittsburgh’s new offense.Steel City Insider publisher Jim Wexell joins Jeremy Hritz for the final Steelers vs. Falcons Week 1 preview as we break down the biggest matchups, players to watch, predictions and questions surrounding the beginning of the Mike McCarthy era in Pittsburgh.Can Atlanta protect its quarterback from T.J. Watt? How will the Steelers contain Bijan Robinson? Will Mike McCarthy immediately unleash Aaron Rodgers and the passing game? And could Pat Freiermuth or Nick Herbig become one of the breakout performers of Week 1?We also discuss Joey Porter Jr., Asante Samuel Jr., Dylan Cook, Alex Highsmith, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and the new Patrick Graham defense as Pittsburgh prepares to finally kick off the 2026 regular season.IN THIS VIDEO:• How Tua Tagovailoa’s injury could change Steelers vs. Falcons • What Cooper Rush potentially starting would mean for Pittsburgh’s defense • Why T.J. Watt could be positioned for a huge Week 1 performance • The challenge of stopping Falcons star Bijan Robinson • What to expect from Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy’s new Steelers offense • Why Pat Freiermuth and Nick Herbig are two Steelers to watch closely • Our Steelers vs. Falcons Week 1 predictions🖤💛 If you love Steelers football, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Steel City Insider so you don’t miss the latest Steelers news, analysis, reactions, rumors, predictions, and AFC North coverage.🏈 Know a Steelers fan who needs to see this?SHARE this video with your friends, family, fellow Steelers fans, and everyone in Steelers Nation.The goal is to make this channel a place where Steelers fans come together.STEELERS NATION: If Cooper Rush starts for Atlanta, does Pittsburgh have ANY excuse for losing this game — or are Bijan Robinson and the Falcons still dangerous enough to pull the upset?👇 DROP YOUR TAKE IN THE COMMENTS.