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    Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons: Predictions and Odds

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    The NFL season has begun and Sunday’s games feature two teams with new starting quarterbacks in 2024. The Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers both had busy offseasons and face off in Week 1.

    Atlanta hired head coach Raheem Morris and signed top free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Falcons have a lot of talent on offense and hope Cousins, who is just coming off a season-ending Achilles injury, can unlock that potential with a new coaching staff.

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    Pittsburgh’s defense was as reliable as ever in 2023, returning most of the same starters this season. The big changes came on offense. Pittsburgh spent its top two draft picks on offensive linemen and brought in two new quarterbacks, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Wilson has been named the starter and is looking for a career turnaround after being released from Denver.

    Week 1 is the first chance for both offenses to showcase their new quarterbacks and offensive systems. There’s also a hint of revenge, with former Falcons coach Arthur Smith now in Pittsburgh as offensive coordinator.

    Steelers vs. Falcons odds, moneyline, over/under

    Atlanta is favored to open the season with a win, according to BetMGM NFL odds. Looking to bet? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NFL betting promotions in 2024, including the ESPN BET app and the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.

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    • Distribution: Falcons (-3.5)
    • Moneyline: Atlanta (-190), Pittsburgh (+155)
    • Over/under: 41.5 points

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    NFL Week 1 Odds, Predictions, and Picks

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    USA TODAY: Falcons 21, Steelers 17

    Tyler Dragon says: “Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins ​​are both making their debuts with new teams. Pittsburgh’s defense should be strong, but the offense will have to go through a transition period with Wilson under center. Cousins ​​inherits a Falcons offense that has the potential to take off. Expect Atlanta’s defense to be better under Raheem Morris and the dynamic safety tandem of Jessie Bates and Justin Simmons.”

    Sports Betting Wire: Falcons 20, Steelers 17

    Nathan Beighle writes: “Pittsburgh has a strong defense and should be able to keep this game close. It lost by 3 points twice a season ago and was 6-5 ATS as an underdog. The Falcons have Cousins ​​at center, but in his first game in a new offense, there could be some rust. They struggled to cover last season and have failed to cover in their last 4 home games.”

    Sports Illustrated: Falcons 20, Steelers 13

    Iain MacMillan says: “I’ve been excited about the Falcons and Steelers all offseason, so of course I’m going to be rooting for the Dirty Birds to win by more than a field goal. Let’s also not forget that Pittsburgh, despite making the playoffs, was 26th in the NFL in Net Yards per Play last season at -0.4, and has done little to improve their roster this offseason. The only factor that makes me nervous is Mike Tomlin, who has dragged this team to more wins than they deserved in recent years.”

    Winners and Whiners: Atlanta Falcons (-3.5)

    Chris King writes: “Atlanta has most of their skill position players back on the offense side of the ball and you have to think there will be improvement on that side of the ball with a proven commodity like Cousins ​​leading the offense. Pittsburgh is dealing with Wilson’s calf injury and they’re still trying to figure out the pecking order for their receivers beyond Pickens. The Steelers have a solid defense, but their offense is still a work in progress, in addition to being on a journey.”

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