How to Watch and Listen to Steelers’ 2025 Home Opener vs. Seahawks: Kickoff, Streaming, and What to Watch
Week 2 of the NFL season is here, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to welcome their fans back to Acrisure Stadium for the home opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
The Steelers opened their season with a wild 34–32 shootout win over the New York Jets, but the focus quickly shifts to Week 2 — and a storyline dominated by wide receiver DK Metcalf facing his former team for the first time since his trade to Pittsburgh.
Game Information
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks
- Date/Time: Sunday, September 14, 2025 — 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: YouTube TV (NFL Sunday Ticket), NFL+
- Radio: Local team affiliates, SiriusXM NFL Radio
What to Watch For
- DK Metcalf’s Reunion Game
Metcalf wasted no time making his presence felt in black and gold. Targeted seven times in Week 1, he caught four passes for 83 yards, showing off his trademark speed and yards-after-catch ability. Against Seattle, the added motivation of facing his old team could spark a breakout performance. - Steelers’ Run Defense Under Pressure
Despite the Week 1 win, Pittsburgh’s run defense was exposed, surrendering 182 rushing yards. Linebacker Patrick Queen didn’t mince words afterward, calling the effort “absolute trash.” The Seahawks’ wide-zone attack and Kenneth Walker III will test that weakness again. - Key Defensive Pieces
The Steelers need improvement from Keeanu Benton up front, while the return of Derrick Harmon could provide reinforcements. Veteran leader Cam Heyward is also expected to look sharper as he rounds back into form following a tumultuous offseason.
With Metcalf seeking revenge and the defense desperate to tighten up, the Steelers’ home opener carries both excitement and urgency. Pittsburgh will try to ride the energy of Acrisure Stadium to a 2–0 start in the AFC.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding speed and experience to their return unit ahead of Week 6, signing veteran running back and return specialist Raheem Blackshear to the practice squad — a move that could pay off immediately on special teams.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the signing became official Monday, giving Pittsburgh one of the league’s most efficient returners. During his tenure with the Carolina Panthers (2022–2024), Blackshear averaged an elite 30.4 yards per kick return, ranking among the top marks in the NFL over that span.
Source: https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1975269946805657996
Blackshear’s proven ability to flip field position could be a game-changer for a Steelers team still searching for stability in the return game. Rookie Kaleb Johnson struggled early, averaging just 23.8 yards per return and losing a costly fumble. Veterans Kenneth Gainwell and Trey Sermon were serviceable, averaging 25.8 and 25.5 yards respectively — but both are now more involved in the offensive rotation.
Beyond kickoff returns, Blackshear also brings punt return experience, logging 23 career punt returns with an average of 8.7 yards and a long of 21 yards. His versatility could prove valuable as Calvin Austin III continues to recover from injury.
This marks the Steelers’ second practice squad signing on October 6, further reinforcing roster depth before hosting the Cleveland Browns in a key AFC North showdown.
Meanwhile, the team remains cautious with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and edge rusher Alex Highsmith, both working through minor injuries but expected to practice later in the week.
For now, all eyes are on Blackshear — whose elite return numbers could soon translate into another hidden weapon for head coach Mike Tomlin. With Pittsburgh emerging from the bye week atop the AFC North, the addition of a proven field flipper could make all the difference in the games ahead.
