Tyler Allgeier and the Falcons vs. the Steelers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info
Published 1:58 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 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)
- 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.
- Allgeier averaged 10.7 yards per catch last year, with 193 yards on 18 receptions.
- Last year 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 year, 22nd in the league among qualified runners.
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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)
- The Steelers surrendered 227.1 passing yards per game, ranking them 17th in the NFL against the pass last season.
- Pittsburgh’s pass defense ranked 17th in the league last year, allowing 1.4 passing TDs per game.
- The Steelers’ defense picked off opposing quarterbacks 16 total times a year ago (0.9 per game), which ranked 11th in the league.
- Pittsburgh allowed 115.1 rushing yards per game last season, ranking it as the NFL’s 19th-ranked run D.
- The Steelers gave up nine rushing touchdowns a season ago. That mark ranked third in the league.
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