Steelers Defeat Falcons, 27-20
Antonio Brown had a big day, paving the way to a victory for the Steelers against the Falcons, 27-20, in Atlanta.
Ben Roethlisberger completed the game 27 for 35 with 360 yards passing, no scores and no picks. Matt Ryan went 26 of 37 with 310 yards passing, two touchdowns and one pick for the Falcons.
Le'Veon Bell was a focal point for the Steelers, running at will on the Falcons for 47 yards on 20 carries with two touchdowns while adding five receptions for 72 yards. Brown was a top receiver, catching 10 balls for 123 yards.
The Pittsburgh defense put forth a solid effort, highlighted by allowing 97 yards rushing and 310 passing while taking back one interception for a touchdown.
Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas had a big day with 131 receiving yards. Wide receiver Devin Hester also gave a strong effort with 85 receiving yards and one touchdown.
The Steelers will play host to the Chiefs (7-6) next week while the Falcons head to New Orleans to face off with the Saints (5-8).
Steelers Passing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
B | 83 | B. Roethlisbe | 27 | 35 | 360 | 0 | 0 | |||
Falcons Passing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
A- | 90 | M. Ryan | 26 | 37 | 310 | 2 | 1 | |||
Steelers Rushing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A | 97 | L. Bell | RB | 20 | 47 | 2.4 | 2 | |||
B | 83 | B. Roethlisbe | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | |||
Falcons Rushing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
C+ | 78 | S. Jackson | RB | 11 | 46 | 4.2 | 0 | |||
A- | 90 | M. Ryan | QB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | |||
C | 75 | D. Freeman | RB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | |||
Steelers Receiving Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A | 95 | A. Brown | WR | 10 | 123 | 12.3 | 0 | |||
A | 97 | L. Bell | RB | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 0 | |||
B | 84 | H. Miller | TE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 0 | |||
Falcons Receiving Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A+ | 98 | H. Douglas | WR | 10 | 131 | 13.1 | 0 | |||
A- | 90 | D. Hester | WR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 1 | |||
B | 85 | R. White | WR | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 1 | |||
