Game Recap
In a week 1 clash, the Steelers authored a 15-9 victory over the Falcons. Both squads were tied entering the deciding quarter 6-6 when the Steelers outscored Falcons 3-3.The Steelers then took it in overtime.
The Steelers were guided by Dennis Dixon who threw for 236 pass yards in the air, was 18 of 26 passing. Rashard Mendenhall rumbled for 120 rushing yards, 1 touchdown. Hines Ward caught 108 receiving yards.
For the Falcons, Matt Ryan threw for 252 passing yards, was 27 of 44 passing. Roddy White finished with 111 yards receiving, 13 pass catches.
The Steelers finished with 354 total yards, 14 first downs, 1 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 4 of 14 on third downs. The Falcons registered 295 total yards, 18 first downs, 1 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were 6 of 16 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 15-9
- Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:02PM
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 354, Turnovers: 1
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 295, Turnovers: 1
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: ATL by 1.5
- -- Over/Under: 39.5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
OT |
TOT |
| ATL |
0 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
9 |
| PIT |
3 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
15 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Matt Ryan | ATL | 27-44 | 252 | 0 | 1 | 23 | |
| Dennis Dixon | PIT | 18-26 | 236 | 0 | 1 | 52 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Rashard Mendenhall | PIT | 22 | 120 | 1 | 50 | |
| Michael Turner | ATL | 19 | 42 | 0 | 7 | |
| Isaac Redman | PIT | 6 | 19 | 0 | 6 | |
| Jerious Norwood | ATL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 6 | |
| Dennis Dixon | PIT | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
| Jason Snelling | ATL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Roddy White | ATL | 13 | 111 | 0 | 18 | |
| Hines Ward | PIT | 6 | 108 | 0 | 25 | |
| Mike Wallace | PIT | 2 | 62 | 0 | 52 | |
| Heath Miller | PIT | 4 | 40 | 0 | 17 | |
| Harry Douglas | ATL | 3 | 39 | 0 | 23 | |
| Eric Weems | ATL | 4 | 36 | 0 | 17 | |
| Tony Gonzalez | ATL | 2 | 35 | 0 | 20 | |
| Rashard Mendenhall | PIT | 2 | 15 | 0 | 9 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 25 | 58 | 0 | | |
| PIT | 31 | 143 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 27-44 | 252 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| PIT | 18-26 | 236 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Attendance: 63,609
- Weather: 65 degrees, relative humidity 67%, wind 9 mph
- Time of Game: 3:14 - 3 hours, 14 minutes
