The Atlanta Falcons faced the Pittsburgh Steelers in their season opener, suffering an 18-10 defeat at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game highlighted the team's player roles and snap counts.
Key players included quarterback Kirk Cousins and standout rookies, though no rookies played on offense or defense. The Falcons displayed a balanced offensive strategy with both two tight end and three receiver packages.
Despite individual stats not reflecting it, receivers Drake London and Kyle Pitts were integral to the offense's deployment.
