Clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons to Host Pittsburgh Steelers

As the Atlanta Falcons prepare to welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on home-field advantage and reverse recent trends. The Falcons have had a challenging stretch, with a record of 7 wins and 10 losses, indicating an inconsistent season thus far.

In their last outing against the Washington Commanders, despite a valiant effort, the Falcons fell short with a score of 13-19. Their performance was marked by an average gain of 6 yards per play and a total yardage of 332. However, they struggled in key areas such as third-down conversions (40 percent) and red zone efficiency (50 percent), which ultimately contributed to their defeat.

The previous home game against the Chicago Bears showed more promise with a narrow victory at 27-24. The defense stepped up with four sacks and nine tackles for loss but was offset by two lost fumbles on offense. A shining moment was their special teams' performance where they returned a kickoff for an impressive touchdown.

Looking further back at their away game versus Carolina Panthers, it ended in disappointment as well with a scoreline of 15-25. The defense managed only one sack and forced four three-and-outs but missed ten tackles throughout the game – an area that needs tightening up against Pittsburgh's offense.

Analyzing these performances indicates that while there is potential within this Falcons team – especially offensively where they've shown they can put points on the board – consistency remains elusive. To emerge victorious in front of their home crowd, they'll need to shore up defensively while capitalizing on scoring opportunities when presented.

Falcons fans should expect an intense battle come December 4th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium starting at 18:00 local time. With both teams looking to assert dominance and secure much-needed victories late into the season, it promises to be an enthralling encounter that can be caught live on CBS network broadcasts.