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

Published 1:55 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Tyler Allgeier has a decent matchup when his Atlanta Falcons face the Pittsburgh Steelers in their season opener (Sunday, 1:00 PM ET). The Steelers allowed 115.1 rushing yards per game last season, 19th in the NFL.

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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 listed 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)

  • Allgeier racked up 217 yards after the catch last season, 105th among NFL pass-catchers.
  • He averaged 3.7 rushing yards per attempt (683 yards on 186 carries), 39th in the league.
  • 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 season, 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 year.
  • Pittsburgh allowed 23 passing touchdowns (1.4 per game) last year, which ranked its defense 17th in the NFL.
  • The Steelers’ defense ranked 11th in the league a year ago by collecting 16 interceptions.
  • Allgeier will match up with a Pittsburgh squad that allowed 115.1 rushing yards per game last year and was 19th-ranked in the NFL in run defense.
  • Allgeier and the Falcons will play the NFL’s third-ranked run defense from a season ago (nine rushing touchdowns conceded).

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