Tyler Allgeier and the Falcons vs. the Steelers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 7:57 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier will face a middle-of-the-pack run defense in Week 1 (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 does not appear on the injury report this week.

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)

  • Last year, Allgeier was 105th among NFL pass-catchers in yards after the catch with 217.
  • He averaged 3.7 yards per carry (39th in NFL) while compiling 40.2 yards per game last season.
  • Allgeier averaged 10.7 yards per catch last season, with 193 yards on 18 receptions.
  • He was targeted on 23 pass attempts last season, averaging 8.4 yards per target.
  • Allgeier was 22nd in rushing yards after contact last season with 363, thanks in part to 15 broken tackles.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • Allgeier will face the NFL’s 17th-ranked pass defense from a season ago, as they allowed 227.1 pass yards per game.
  • The Pittsburgh pass defense ranked 17th in the league last season (23 passing TDs allowed).
  • The Steelers’ defense intercepted opposing quarterbacks 16 total times a year ago (0.9 per game), which ranked 11th in the NFL.
  • By allowing 115.1 yards per game on the ground last season, Pittsburgh was the NFL’s 19th-ranked run defense.
  • The Falcons are matching up with the NFL’s third-ranked rush defense (nine TDs conceded a season ago).

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