Steelers Triumph Over Falcons: What Happened in Week 1
First Quarter Drama: Steelers vs. Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons began their 2024 season Sunday with an 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta won the coin toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff.
Steelers’ Quarterback Situation
The Steelers’ starting quarterback was ruled inactive, leading to Justin Fields starting instead. Falcons' newcomer Kirk Cousins made his debut but faced troubles early on.
- Falcons scored first with a Younghoe Koo 24-yard field goal.
- Steelers responded with a Chris Boswell 57-yard field goal, tying the game at 3-3.
- Cousins faced interception troubles but managed to score a touchdown later.
Second Half Shift: Steelers Push Ahead
The Steelers maintained momentum with Chris Boswell’s strong performance, making key field goals that helped them extend the lead.
- Scoring Plays:
- 51-yard field goal by Boswell made it 6-3.
- Kirk Cousins passed to Kyle Pitts for a 12-yard touchdown, bringing the score to 10-6.
- Further field goals by Boswell helped the Steelers secure their win.
Fourth Quarter: Final Touchdowns
The Falcons had a chance to turn the game around but struggled as the clock wound down, ultimately succumbing to a final Steelers field goal.
FINAL SCORE: Steelers 18, Falcons 10This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.