McCarthy’s First Win in Hometown | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Mike McCarthy, the Steelers’ new head coach and a Pittsburgh native, earned his first win as a Steeler — and his first win in his hometown — in a thrilling victory over the Falcons. Aaron Rodgers personally handed him the game ball, honoring McCarthy’s deep ties to the city. T.J. Watt, the defensive engine behind the win, scored the game-sealing touchdown and celebrated McCarthy’s milestone, noting how personal this moment was for the coach who grew up practically next door to the facility. Despite shaky quarterback play and other hurdles, the Steelers’ defense, led by Watt, delivered a dominant performance, making it an emotional and historic start to the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-mike-mccarthy-game-ball-224756178.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/91bf9630bb72687a Report issues to [email protected].