This weekend’s game between the Steelers and Falcons will have an important impact on the NFL playoffs, especially in the NFC South. After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost on Sunday, the Falcons have a tremendous opportunity to win the division, and their game this weekend will be vital as a result.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons
Matchup Info
As part of NFL matchups this week, this weekend’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4.
The game is scheduled to take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It will be televised on CBS.
Pittsburgh Steelers Performance Recap and Analysis
After the first 10 games of their NFL schedule, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-7. Pittsburgh will begin this weekend’s game in last place in the AFC North of NFL team standings.
Two weeks ago, Pittsburgh lost 37-30 to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers had an opportunity to try to tie the game in the fourth quarter, but failed to recover an onside kick and lost the game.
Steelers’ Stats
Stats for Pittsburgh Steelers show the team is scoring 17 points per game this year, the fifth-fewest in the NFL.
However, their game against the Bengals was one of Pittsburgh’s best offensive performances, according to their NFL team stats. 30 points were the most the Steelers have scored in one game so far this season.
As a result, there is optimism for Pittsburgh ahead of any Steelers vs Falcons prediction.
Steelers’ Defense
The Steelers’ defense, meanwhile, allows 24.4 points per game, the eighth most in the league.
Against Cincinnati, Pittsburgh allowed 408 total yards, including 346 passing yards, but the Steelers defense had two interceptions during the game.
Key Injuries
No updated NFL injury report was available at the time this article was completed.
Steelers Betting Trends to Know
Pittsburgh is 4-5-1 against the spread so far this season. The over is 2-1 in the last three games the Steelers have played.
Atlanta Falcons Performance Recap and Analysis
Meanwhile, the Falcons will begin this weekend’s game with a 5-7 record. The Atlanta Falcons standings are currently second in the NFC South, and after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the Cleveland Browns last weekend, the Falcons have a very good chance of winning the division.
On Sunday, the Falcons lost to the Washington Commanders 19-13. Quarterback Marcus Mariota’s NFL player stats have been good so far this season. However, against Washington, the Falcons had only 165 passing yards.
Falcons’ Offense
The Falcons’ offense scores 22.7 points per game, which is currently the 14th most in the NFL this season.
Atlanta has scored at least 27 points in five of their games this season, but in three of the last four weeks, they have scored fewer than 20 points.
Falcon’s Defense
Atlanta’s defense allows 24.4 points per game this season, which is currently the ninth-most in the league so far this year.
The Falcons’ defense has allowed more than 20 points in five of their last six games and has allowed more than 30 points in two games during that time.
Key Injuries
No updated NFL injury report was available when this article was completed.
Falcons Betting Trend to Know
Atlanta is 7-5 against the spread this year. The under is 3-1 in the Falcons’ last four games.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons Odds
Ahead of a Steelers vs Falcons prediction, it is important to know the odds for this weekend’s game.
The NFL point spreads for the game show that the Falcons are currently a 1.5-point favorite against the Steelers.
Atlanta’s moneyline is -125, while Pittsburgh’s moneyline is +105. The over/under for this weekend’s game is 42.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons Betting Picks
Their game against the Steelers could be the most important of the Falcons’ season so far. After the game, two of Atlanta’s last four games will be against NFC South opponents, and this game will have an important impact on who wins the division this year.
One Steelers vs Falcons prediction that could happen is Atlanta winning an important game at home on Sunday. (Atlanta Falcons)
Three of the last four Falcons games have included less than 42 points, while two of the last four Steelers games have finished with fewer than 42 points.
However, both offenses have performed well in other games recently, and the two teams should combine for more than 42 points this weekend. (Over)
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons Score Prediction
Atlanta begins this week as a 1.5-point favorite. If they perform well in the most important game of the season so far, the Falcons should win by at least two points.
Score Prediction: Falcons 27, Steelers 21
NFL Pick: Falcons -1 (-125)
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