Nick Farabaugh on Steelers Week 1, TJ Watt & Patriots Preview | EP 22

Cass and Fran are back for Episode 22 of Sideline Squad, and the Steelers are 1-0 after Week 1. The girls recap the first real football weekend of the season, from Pitt’s rainy Saturday game to the Steelers home opener, game day fits, tailgate energy, fall vibes, AFC North reactions, fantasy football pain, and everything happening around the NFL after Week 1. Then, Steelers beat reporter Nick Farabaugh joins the show to break down Pittsburgh’s season-opening win, TJ Watt’s dominant performance, the new-look defense, Nick Herbig’s expanded role, the JPJ contract situation, Pat Freiermuth getting back into the offense, Darnell Washington’s upside, the run game, and what the Steelers need to clean up before heading to New England. Plus, Cass and Fran name their Player and Place of the Week, talk Southern Tier’s fall drink lineup, and look ahead to Week 2 against the Patriots. Produced by 1TEAM Media New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad. Chapters 00:00 JPJ Trade Rumor Cold Open 00:29 Post Week 1 + Nick Farabaugh Preview 01:26 Pitt Rain Delay, Steelers Home Opener & Game Day Fits 05:27 Steelers 1-0, Pitt Plans & AFC North Reactions 10:07 NFL Week 1 Chaos, Fantasy Football & Plaza Tailgates 19:10 Nick Farabaugh Joins: Steelers Week 1 Breakdown 25:01 TJ Watt, JPJ, Patriots Preview & Steelers Offense 44:52 Nick Wrap-Up + Player/Place of the Week