In a Week 1 clash, the Pittsburgh Steelers will face off against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The game holds extra emotion as the Falcons’ new head coach Raheem Morris and Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin are best friends, and former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith is now the offensive coordinator for the Steelers. Morris is particularly concerned about Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt and is determined not to let him wreck the game for the Falcons’ offense.
Beyond Watt, Morris is also wary of other standout Steelers players like Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Alex Highsmith. On offense, the Steelers will debut Russell Wilson while also potentially incorporating Justin Fields into the game plan. Both teams are preparing for the unknowns and surprises that the game may bring.
Overall, the game is expected to be a close and competitive one, with both teams feeling each other out early on before ramping up the intensity as the game goes on. With two strong defensive coaches at the helm, the Steelers will aim to stifle the Falcons’ upgraded offense and come out on top in what promises to be an exciting and closely contested matchup.
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