Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin shouts out to a referee in the second quarter of the NFL Week 3 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. The Bengals led 14-7 at halftime. Cincinnati Bengals At Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers' fans rejoice! The beginning of the regular season is finally here. The offseason questions can finally be answered and this game is not without intrigue. Here are a few predictions going into Week 1 in Atlanta.
Bijan Robinson shows why he was the top RB drafted in the 2023 NFL draft:
Sep 17, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Bijan Robinson is looking to be the spearhead of this Falcon’s offense.
Steelers’ defense put a stop to the Kirk Cousins welcome party:
Aug 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) warms up on the field before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Kirk Cousins’ comeback falls short against a potential top 3 2024 defense in the NFL.
Calvin Austin and George Pickens individually break 100 all-purpose yards for the game
Oct 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers Calvin Austin III (19) and George Pickens (14) celebrate a 41 yard pass for a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. The catch was the game-winning score as the Steelers won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
Calvin Austin will seek his breakout start against Atlanta, while George Pickens picks up where he left off.
Steelers offensive line give up 4 plus sacks
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 17: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is wrapped up in the backfield by Greg Rousseau #50 of the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter during the preseason game at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
If there is one guaranteed area of concern, it’ll be the retooled, slightly injured, Pittsburgh offensive line.
TJ Watt starts his bid for another DPOTY award
May 24, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt (90) participates in organized team activities at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sport0
TJ Watt looks to achieve his second DPOTY this year, after getting snubbed last season, and it begins in Atlanta.
FINAL SCORE: 31-17 Pittsburgh
Jun 9, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin participates in minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Steelers' offense will prove that its struggles in the preseason were the building blocks needed to vastly improve from last year's offensive woes, ultimately resulting in a satisfying victory over Atlanta.
Tampa Bay has put together one of the more potent offenses in the NFL, but now is dealing with injuries. Meanwhile, the Falcons vacillate between brilliance and incompetence on a weekly basis.
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