Falcons Vs. Steelers: Tied 9-9, Going Into Overtime
With under two minutes to go, Falcons Curtis Lofton and Kroy Biermann recorded back-to-back sacks, giving Atlanta the ball with a pair of timeouts. Matt Ryan went back to the Roddy White well, but Troy Polamalu jumped the out route.
Jeff Reed attempted a 40-yard field goal, but missed.
Read Article >Falcons Vs. Steelers: Hines Ward Catches 900th Career Pass, Falcons Tie Game, 9-9
In the second major milestone reception of the game, Steelers receiver Hines Ward grabbed his 900th catch. Ward leads Steelers receivers with 96 yards on five catches in six targets.
Roddy White leads all receivers with 101 yards on 12 catches. Gonzalez also tacked on his 1,001st reception.
Read Article >NFL Week One, Falcons Vs. Steelers: Dennis Dixon Gains Confidence, Throws Pick
Steelers passer Dennis Dixon was expanding his sphere of influence and beginning to throw downfield. Dixon was seven-of-nine for 64 yards until throwing an interception to Falcons linebacker Mike Peterson.
The Steelers appear to be going back to the ground game, running the ball 18 times so far.
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