in the week one game on September 8th 2024 the Pittsburgh Steelers secured an 18-10 win against the Atlanta Falcons largely due to their defense and special teams kicker Chris Boswell was key scoring all of Pittsburgh's points with six field goals three of which were from over 50 yards despite their offensive struggles the Steelers defense led by TJ watt stifled Atlanta's attacks and made crucial plays including a sack by watt that ended any Falcons comeback hopes the Steelers relied on their ground game with running back Naji Harris providing consistent yardage quarterback Justin Fields though not explosive made some plays to keep drives alive for the Falcons rookie running back bejan Robinson had some highlights while Kirk Cousins led a late push with a touchdown to Kyle pittz however Atlanta's offense was unable to consistently break through Pittsburgh's defense while the Falcons defense anchored by players like Justin Simmons and grd Jarrett put up resistance they couldn't contain Boswell's accurate kicking or Watts defensive pressure the game was largely a battle of Field position in defense with the Steelers special teams proving to be the decisive Factor