Steelers Top Falcons 18-10 in Season Opener

In a notable NFL matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured an 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, with Justin Fields stepping in for the injured Russell Wilson. Chris Boswell was instrumental, scoring all of Pittsburgh's points with six field goals, three exceeding 50 yards. Kirk Cousins, making his debut as Atlanta's starting quarterback, struggled significantly, completing only 16 of 26 passes for 155 yards, accompanied by two interceptions, raising concerns about his $180 million contract. The game highlighted the Falcons' ongoing issues at quarterback, with first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. waiting on the bench. Meanwhile, Fields, who previously played for the Chicago Bears, managed to maintain control despite fumbling his first snap, completing 17 of 23 passes for 156 yards. The victory marks a challenging start to the season for new Falcons coach Raheem Morris, amidst high expectations following years of poor performance.