Positional Grades: Steelers At Falcons

Steelers

Quarterback

Mitch Trubisky struggled in his first start for the Steelers, completing just 21 of 33 passes for 168 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He was also sacked three times and had a passer rating of just 72.9.

Running Back

Najee Harris led the Steelers in rushing with 86 yards on 20 carries, but he also fumbled twice, losing one. Benny Snell Jr. added 45 yards on 11 carries.

Wide Receiver

Diontae Johnson was Trubisky's favorite target, catching six passes for 54 yards and a touchdown. Chase Claypool had four catches for 42 yards, and George Pickens had three catches for 32 yards.

Tight End

Pat Freiermuth had a quiet game, catching just two passes for 13 yards.

Offensive Line

The Steelers' offensive line struggled to protect Trubisky, allowing three sacks and seven quarterback hits.

Defensive Line

The Steelers' defensive line was able to generate some pressure on Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, sacking him twice and hitting him four times.

Linebacker

The Steelers' linebackers played well, led by TJ Watt, who had two sacks and four quarterback hits. Devin Bush added seven tackles and an interception.

Secondary

The Steelers' secondary had a tough day, allowing Mariota to throw for 322 yards and two touchdowns. Minkah Fitzpatrick had a team-high eight tackles, but he also allowed a touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts.

Special Teams

The Steelers' special teams were solid, with Chris Boswell making both of his field goal attempts and Pressley Harvin III averaging 45.6 yards per punt.

Falcons

Quarterback

Marcus Mariota had a solid game for the Falcons, completing 20 of 33 passes for 322 yards and two touchdowns. He was also sacked twice and had a passer rating of 102.3.

Running Back

Cordarrelle Patterson led the Falcons in rushing with 120 yards on 22 carries. Tyler Allgeier added 43 yards on eight carries.

Wide Receiver

Drake London was Mariota's favorite target, catching six passes for 107 yards. Kyle Pitts had five catches for 87 yards and a touchdown, and Olamide Zaccheaus had four catches for 60 yards.

Tight End

Kyle Pitts had a big game for the Falcons, catching five passes for 87 yards and a touchdown.

Offensive Line

The Falcons' offensive line did a good job of protecting Mariota, allowing just two sacks and three quarterback hits.

Defensive Line

The Falcons' defensive line was able to generate some pressure on Trubisky, sacking him twice and hitting him four times.

Linebacker

The Falcons' linebackers played well, led by Rashaan Evans, who had a team-high 10 tackles.

Secondary

The Falcons' secondary had a tough day, allowing Trubisky to throw for 168 yards and a touchdown. A.J. Terrell had a team-high seven tackles, but he also allowed a touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson.

Special Teams

The Falcons' special teams were solid, with Younghoe Koo making both of his field goal attempts and Bradley Pinion averaging 46.0 yards per punt.