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Joey Porter Jr. listed inactive for Week 1; McCarthy says holdout was a coaching decision
Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was listed as the Steelers’ only injury-report player inactive for the season opener against Atlanta; coach Mike McCarthy said he made the decision to hold Porter out and was noncommittal about whether Porter will be available for Week 2. Porter missed most of training camp with a back issue and did practice during the week.
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McCarthy highlights third-down work and praises four-minute offense after opener
After the Week 1 win, Mike McCarthy said improving third-down efficiency is a primary focus for the offense and praised the team’s four-minute rushing performance that closed out the game. He identified third downs as an area needing immediate attention despite the victory.
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Steelers elevated CB Doneiko Slaughter to active roster for Week 1
Pittsburgh elevated defensive back Doneiko Slaughter from the practice squad to the Active/Inactive roster for the game against the Falcons; the team said he will revert to the practice squad after the game. His elevation was noted on the team’s Week 1 inactive report.
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Steelers win season opener 20-13 over Falcons after T.J. Watt pick-six
Pittsburgh defeated Atlanta 20-13 in Week 1, with T.J. Watt’s fourth-quarter interception returned for a touchdown providing the decisive score; the defense finished with multiple sacks and two interceptions to seal the win. The result gives Mike McCarthy a 1-0 start and highlights the defense as the unit that carried the team amid an inconsistent offensive performance.
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