Tyler Allgeier and the Falcons vs. the Steelers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info
Published 8:57 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier will face a middle-of-the-pack run defense in their season opener (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers were ranked 19th last season in terms of rushing yards allowed, at 115.1 per game.
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Matchup Information
- Matchup: Atlanta Falcons vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Game Day: September 8, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 PM
- TV: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Rushing Yards Prop: Over 27.5 (-114)
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Allgeier’s Current Injury Status
- Allgeier is currently not listed on this week’s injury report.
Allgeier’s Season Stats (2023)
| Carries | Rush Yards | Rush TDs | Rush Yards/Carry | Targets | Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186 | 683 | 4 | 3.7 | 23 | 18 | 193 | 1 |
Allgeier’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)
- Allgeier racked up 217 yards after the catch last year, 105th among NFL pass-catchers.
- He averaged 3.7 yards per carry (39th in league) while posting 40.2 yards per game last year.
- Last season Allgeier gained 10.7 yards per reception.
- He averaged 8.4 yards per target last season (193 yards on 23 targets).
- Allgeier stayed on his feet for 363 rushing yards after contact last year, 22nd in the NFL.
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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)
- The 227.1 passing yards the Steelers gave up on average per game a year ago. That made them the NFL’s 17th-ranked pass defense.
- The Pittsburgh pass defense ranked 17th in the league last season (23 passing TDs conceded).
- Opposing QBs threw 16 picks against the Steelers a season ago (0.9 per game). The Steelers’ pass D ranked 11th in interceptions.
- Pittsburgh, in terms of stopping the run, finished 19th in the league last year after giving up 115.1 rushing yards per game.
- Allgeier and the Falcons will take on the NFL’s third-ranked run defense from a season ago (nine rushing touchdowns conceded).
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