Falcons vs Steelers Odds 2010 NFL Week 1 Predictions: The Atlanta Falcons will try to bounce back after a disappointing 2009 season this Sunday when they visit the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 PM ET at Heinz Field, in an attractive non conference clash. The Falcons vs. Steelers NFL Betting Point Spread have the Falcons -2 at SBGGLOBAL.com
The Falcons had a 9-7 record but failed to get into the NFL playoffs after having several injury concerns on their starting QB Matt Ryan. The 25 years old QB threw for 2916 yards, 22 TDs and 14 interceptions last season but missing the NFL playoffs was not all his fault. RB Michael Turner never found his rhythm last season and ended up as a bust in his second year as a Falcon. Keep in mind both playmakers will be at full strength against the Steelers this Sunday.
Another thing that Atlanta needs to improve on after last season is their passing defense, this unit ranked 28th which is why they brought in cornerback Dunta Robinson this offseason from the Houston Texans and why they drafted the linebacker from Missouri Sean Weatherspoon; both will make the defense better.
The Falcons secondary will try to stop a diminished Steelers passing game on Sunday, Dennis Dixon will be the starting QB for Pittsburgh and he won't have Santonio Holmes who was traded to the Jets. NFL bettors looking to make their 2010 NFL Week 1 Predictions on the Falcons vs Steelers odds should realize the Steelers game plan will be running the ball with Rashard Mendenhall and Mewelde Moore which will take the pressure off Dixon. If Pittsburgh running game does not fire up, Dixon will have to try and make something happen against the Falcons D.
You have to realize this is going to be a really close game that will probably be decided by whoever makes fewer mistakes when they have the ball. In the QB battle Matt Ryan is better than Dennis Dixon but the Steelers defense is better than the Falcons; also remember Troy Polamalu will be back on the Pittsburgh starting roster, he is a true playmaker with amazing game changing abilities.
Atlanta is 9-2 ATS in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points and 6-2 ATS in non-conference games over the last three years. Also Pittsburgh is 1-6 ATS in September games.
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