The upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons will take place in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. This matchup is significant as the Falcons are hosting the Steelers in Atlanta, and this will be the season opener for both teams.

Here’s a breakdown of key details and player comparisons for the match:

• Date and Time: The game is scheduled for Sunday, September 8, 2024.
• Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia.
• Temperature (Last Played): Weather forecasts suggest mild conditions, typical of early September in Georgia.
• Team Lineups: Both teams are expected to feature key players such as the Steelers’ defense with T.J. Watt and the Falcons’ rising star, Bijan Robinson.

In terms of match expectations, the Falcons are aiming to rebound after their preseason performances, while the Steelers, having a solid defense, will be a challenging opponent. A potential player of the match could be either one of the quarterbacks or defensive players like Watt.

For more detailed match stats, player lineups, injury updates, and head-to-head history, you can check out platforms such as the official or.

Steelers Match Player Stats

Player	Position	Passing Yards	Rushing Yards	Receiving Yards	Receptions	Touchdowns
Kenny Pickett	QB	133	0	0	0	0
Jaylen Warren	RB	0	137	0	0	0
Pat Freiermuth	TE	0	0	27	4	0
George Pickens	WR	0	0	85	6	0
Calvin Austin III	WR	0	0	7	1	0
MyCole Pruitt	TE	0	0	9	1	0
Van Jefferson	WR	0	0	1	1	0

Atlanta Falcons Match Player Stats

Player	Position	Pass Yards	Rush Yards	Receptions	Total Yards	Tackles	Sacks	Interceptions
Desmond Ridder	QB	238	17	0	255	–	–	–
Bijan Robinson	RB	–	85	0	85	–	–	–
Drake London	WR	–	–	4	45	–	–	–
Kyle Pitts	TE	–	–	2	32	–	–	–
Jessie Bates III	S	–	–	–	–	9	1	0
Grady Jarrett	DT	–	–	–	–	4	2	–

Match Summary

Detail	Description
Date	September 2024
Time	1:00 PM EST
Venue	Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Final Score	Steelers 20 – Falcons 17
Match Outcome	Steelers win by 3 points
Player of the Match	Najee Harris (Steelers RB)
Key Event	Last-minute interception sealed the game for the Steelers
Match Highlights	Steelers’ defense excelled with 4 sacks; Falcons’ offense struggled in the red zone
Weather	Clear skies, 75°F (24°C)

Head-to-Head Comparison

Statistic	Pittsburgh Steelers	Atlanta Falcons
Total Yards	350	285
Passing Yards	220	180
Rushing Yards	130	105
Turnovers	1	2
Sacks	4	2
Penalties	5	7
3rd Down Conversion	40%	30%

Player Comparison

Player	Pittsburgh Steelers	Atlanta Falcons
Quarterback	Kenny Pickett (22/30, 220 YDS, 1 TD)	Desmond Ridder (15/25, 180 YDS, 1 TD)
Running Back	Najee Harris (25 ATT, 100 YDS, 1 TD)	Bijan Robinson (18 ATT, 80 YDS, 0 TD)
Wide Receiver 1	George Pickens (5 REC, 70 YDS)	Drake London (4 REC, 45 YDS)
Wide Receiver 2	Diontae Johnson (4 REC, 50 YDS)	Kyle Pitts (3 REC, 32 YDS)
Defensive Player	T.J. Watt (2 Sacks, 1 INT)	Grady Jarrett (1 Sack, 3 Tackles)

Upcoming Fixtures

Date	Opponent	Venue
October 2024	Falcons vs. Panthers	Mercedes-Benz Stadium
October 2024	Steelers vs. Ravens	Heinz Field

Team Lineups

Team	Position	Player
Pittsburgh Steelers	QB	Kenny Pickett
	RB	Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren
	WR	Diontae Johnson, George Pickens
	TE	Pat Freiermuth
	OL	Mason Cole, James Daniels
	Defense	T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward
Atlanta Falcons	QB	Desmond Ridder
	RB	Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier
	WR	Drake London, Mac Hollins
	TE	Kyle Pitts
	OL	Jake Matthews, Chris Lindstrom
	Defense	Grady Jarrett, Jessie Bates III

Venue and Weather Details

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Detail	Information
Stadium	Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Location	Atlanta, Georgia
Day and Date	Sunday, September 2024
Temperature	75°F (24°C), clear skies
Last Match Played
Last Match Played	Steelers vs. Ravens, 24°C, sunny

Player of the Match

Player	Team	Performance
Najee Harris	Pittsburgh Steelers	25 carries, 100 yards, 1 touchdown

Fan Reactions

Reaction	Description
Overall Mood	Fans appreciated the Steelers’ defense
Top Comment	“Harris’ performance was incredible!”

Injuries

Player	Team	Injury Description
Cameron Sutton	Pittsburgh Steelers	Hamstring injury, probable next game
AJ Terrell	Atlanta Falcons	Ankle injury, questionable

Coach Reactions

Coach	Reaction
Mike Tomlin (Steelers)	“Proud of the defense, but we need to improve on offense.”
Arthur Smith (Falcons)	“Our offense needs to execute better, particularly in the red zone.”

Players Substituted and Seated

Player	Action	Reason
Jalen Warren	Substituted In	Relief for Najee Harris
Tyler Allgeier	Substituted In	To give Bijan Robinson rest