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Steelers vs Falcons Final: 18-10 - Recap
The Steelers grabbed a Week 1 victory over the Falcons on Sunday, winning 18-10 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Pittsburgh was an underdog by +4.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 43.0.
Najee Harris rushed for 70 yards, while Justin Fields added 57 yards in the win. George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth added 85 and 27 receiving yards respectively.
Bijan Robinson rushed for 68 yards for Atlanta, while Tyler Allgeier added 21 yards. Kirk Cousins threw for 155 yards for the Falcons, while receivers Ray-Ray McCloud III and Bijan Robinson had 52 and 43 yards respectively.
Pittsburgh outgained Atlanta 270-226 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 16-15 by the Steelers.
The time of possession battle favored Pittsburgh as their offense was on the field for 35:36, longer than the 24:24 of their opponents.
Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Broncos. The Falcons will aim to get back on the winning track at Philadelphia.