The Atlanta Falcons kicked off the 2024 season with an 18-10 defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, marking a challenging first game for head coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Despite a brief spark with a touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts, Cousins struggled throughout, ending with two interceptions. The offense failed to generate significant momentum or execute effectively, hampered by self-inflicted errors and a lack of offensive protection.
The Falcons' defense allowed no touchdowns but was under consistent pressure from the Steelers, who relied on six field goals by Chris Boswell for their points. With a matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles looming, the Falcons face a need for improvement, especially on offense.
