Clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Pittsburgh Steelers Take On Atlanta Falcons
As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to face off against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain the momentum from their recent victories. The Steelers, coming off a solid win against the Colts on November 29th with a score of 24-17, have shown resilience and an ability to close out games.
The defense was particularly impressive in that matchup, recording three sacks and forcing two fumbles while holding Indianapolis to just 17 points. The defensive line's pressure on the quarterback will be crucial against Atlanta's offense. With eight quarterback hits and five passes defended in their last game, it's clear that disrupting the opponent's passing game is a strength for this squad.
On offense, Pittsburgh demonstrated balance with 174 passing yards and an even more dominant ground game racking up 172 rushing yards. This dual-threat capability will be essential when facing the Falcons' defense. The offensive line must replicate its performance from November 29th by providing ample protection and opening lanes for rushers – something they've proven capable of by allowing only three sacks while achieving an average of nearly five yards per carry.
Special teams also played a role in their recent success; field goal kicking was perfect with three made attempts including one from beyond fifty yards. Consistency in this area could again prove pivotal in what might be a tight contest.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Pittsburgh as they faced challenges earlier in November during Week 11 when they lost to Cincinnati Bengals with a score of 37-30 despite playing at home. That game highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities as they allowed over thirty points and struggled on third downs allowing almost half (47 percent) conversions.
Looking ahead to December 4th’s encounter with Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium scheduled for kickoff at noon EST, fans should expect another gritty performance from Pittsburgh Steelers who have shown tenacity throughout this season. While past performances suggest that both sides could put up significant numbers on offense, it may well come down to which team can make those critical stops defensively or execute flawlessly on special teams.
Steelers fans can catch all the action live on CBS as their team looks to continue building upon their winning record and push towards playoff contention.