The Steelers were back to work yesterday with their first practice for Sunday’s game at New England.
Starting left tackle Troy Fautanu missed practice with an ankle injury, while receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was limited with a foot injury. Joey Porter Jr. was not listed with an injury but was limited.
For New England, starting cornerback Carlton Davis III was out with a neck injury. Former Steeler Robert Spillane was limited with an ankle injury and fellow starting linebacker Dre’Mont Jones was limited with a foot injury.
Coach Mike McCarthy says September football is a different challenge than later in the season, because there isn’t a lot of video available on the opponent.
While he would like to see a better balance between the Steelers’ passing game and running game, McCarthy had no problem with Aaron Rodgers throwing 40 passes last week against the Falcons.
Aaron Rodgers says, at least after one week, his body is feeling great at age 42.
Rodgers says he will continue to target wide receiver DK Metcalfe, who had a ragged game against Atlanta.
TJ Watt is the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his effort against the Falcons, where he had two sacks and a pick six interception. He ties Hall of Famers Chris Doleman, Bruce Smith, and Lawrence Taylor for the most conference defensive player of the week awards in NFL history, with nine.
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Week Two of the NFL season kicks off tonight when the Buffalo Bills open their new stadium against the Detroit Lions . Both teams are 1-0 after opening day wins on Sunday.
