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

Published 7:56 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier will face a mediocre run defense in Week 1 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), up against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers were ranked 19th last year 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 not currently 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)

  • Last season, Allgeier was 105th among NFL pass-catchers in yards after the catch with 217.
  • He averaged 3.7 rushing yards per attempt (683 yards on 186 carries), 39th in the NFL.
  • Last year Allgeier gained 10.7 yards per reception.
  • Last season he racked up 8.4 yards per target (193 yards on 23 targets).
  • Allgeier racked up 363 rushing yards after contact (thanks in part to 15 broken tackles) last season, 22nd in the league among qualified runners.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The Steelers allowed 227.1 passing yards per game, ranking them 17th in the NFL against the pass last year.
  • Pittsburgh’s pass D allowed 23 passing TDs last season (1.4 per game) to rank 17th in the NFL.
  • Opposing QBs tossed 16 picks against the Steelers a season ago (0.9 per game). The Steelers’ pass D ranked 11th in interceptions.
  • Pittsburgh allowed 115.1 rushing yards per game last year, ranking it as the NFL’s 19th-ranked run D.
  • The Steelers ranked third in the league in rushing TDs conceded (nine) a season ago.

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