Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. Atlanta Falcons GameDay, TV/Radio, Odds, And Preview

The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5-0) seek back-to-back victories on Sunday when they travel to the Peach State to take on the Atlanta Falcons (5-8-0).

This matchup marks the 16th time that these two teams have met during the regular season, and it is the ninth time they have gotten together in Atlanta where the Steelers hold a four game advantage. It is just the third time they have met on the gridiron in December.

According to ESPN Stats and Information, the last three meetings between these two teams each went to overtime to determine a winner. In fact, the last five contests were each decided by six or fewer points.

Last week, Mike Tomlin’s crew declawed the Bengals 42-21 in Cincinnati, while Atlanta lost on the road 43-37 to the Packers in Green Bay. The Black and Gold are 4-3 on the road while the Red, Black, and White are 3-3 at home this season.

When: Sunday, Dec. 14

Kickoff: 1 pm ET

Where: Georgia Dome

Playing Surface: Field Turf

Series History: Began in 1966

Overall Regular Season: Steelers lead 12-2-1

At Pittsburgh: Steelers lead 6-0-1

At Atlanta: Steelers lead 6-2

Streak: Steelers won previous meeting

Last Regular Season Meeting: Sept. 12, 2010 in Pittsburgh (Steelers 15, Falcons 9)

Neutral Sites: N/A

Television: CBS

Announcers: Greg Gumbel and Trent Green

Local Radio: WDVE 102.5 FM / WBGG 970 AM – Steelers Radio Network

Announcers: Bill Hillgrove and Tunch Ilkin with Craig Wolfley on the sideline

Sirius XM Satellite Radio: XM Channel 824

Spanish Radio: Available on Steelers.com/espanol

Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket

Odds: Steelers -3 per OddsShark.com with the Over/Under at 55.

Pittsburgh has put up 362 points on the scoreboard over 13 games while surrendering 319. The Steelers have scored 40 or more points three times this season which is a franchise record. However, one fact hanging over this season is that they are 1-2 against NFC South teams.

Injuries for the Steelers: Listed As Doubtfull: Ike Taylor. Questionable: James Harrison. Probable: William Gay, Marcus Gilbert, Cameron Heyward, Heath Miller, Maurkice Pouncey, and Ben Roethlisberger.

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In 13 contests, the Falcons have scored 328 points while giving up 342 to their opponents. Atlanta is last in the NFL against the pass and in total defense. They have gone 0-3 against the rest of the teams of the AFC North.

Injuries for the Falcons: Out – cornerback Robert Alford. Questionable – fullback Patrick DiMarco, wide receiver Julio Jones, and safety William Moore. Probable – guards Jon Asamoah and Justin Blalock, wide receiver Harry Douglas, defensive end Stansly Maponga, defensive tackle Paul Soliai, and wide receiver Roddy White.

City Of Champions Sports Key To The Game: The Pittsburgh offense is outrushing the opposition by 20 yards per game this season, while the Atlanta defense is getting outrushed by 26 yards per contest.

My Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers 31 and Atlanta Falcons 27

Up Next: The Black and Gold are back at Heniz Field on Sunday, Dec. 21 when they take on the Kansas City Chiefs (7-6-0). Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on CBS.