Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Atlanta Falcons are revamped for 2024 with a new head coach and starting QB. Can Kirk Cousins and the Falcons get off to a hot start against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday? Matt McCuen is here with his prediction and pick for Steelers vs. Falcons.
Matt McCuen - September 8, 2024, 9:05 AM EDT
5 minPittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
After a long wait NFL Sundays are officially back! The Atlanta Falcons will host the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Mercedes Benz Stadium will be the site for this highly anticipated matchup. The Falcons come into the season as the betting favorite to win the NFC South.
How will we be betting on Steelers vs. Falcons today in Atlanta? Let's break it down.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: September 8, 2024
- Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FOX
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons Odds
- Moneyline: Steelers +165; Falcons -200
- Spread: Steelers +3.5 (-110); Falcons -3.5 (-115)
- Total: Over 41.5 (-110); Under 41.5 (-110)
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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons Prediction
A strong offseason has improved this Atlanta roster.
Most notably, the Falcons added veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to lead their offense.
The all-pro quarterback has lots of explosive weapons to work with this season.
Second-year running back Bjian Robinson leads the rushing attack for the Falcons. The former Texas standout racked up 976 rushing yards and 476 receiving yards last season.
Former USC standout Drake London will be the top option in the passing game. London led the team with 905 yards last season.
The Falcons feel good about the current state of their defense.
The Steelers come into the season viewed as a fringe playoff team.
Head coach Mike Tomlin has not had a losing season in his NFL career.
Tomlin took over the team in 2007.
Pittsburgh went a surprising 10-7 a season ago.
The Steelers made some moves in the offseason as they traded former starting quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Veteran Russell Wilson was signed to a contract while the Steelers also added former Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields.
The two quarterbacks had a good battle in the offseason, and the veteran Wilson won the starting job.
However, Wilson is dealing with an injury, which means Fields will make his first career start with the Steelers today.
Najee Harris leads the Steelers rushing attack. Harris ran for 1,035 yards and eight touchdowns last season.
George Pickens will be the top option in the passing game. Pickens racked up 1,140 yards a season ago.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons Betting Pick
I am incredibly excited about this Falcons team coming into the year.
The Falcons were a competitive team last season with a quarterback who did not make an NFL roster this year.
Cousins will be a massive boost for this offense.
Fields will struggle against this Falcons' defense today, especially if Pittsburgh falls behind and he is forced to throw in the second half.
Pick: Atlanta Falcons -3 -120 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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