Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons Set to Kick Off NFL Season with a Highly Anticipated Matchup

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04/09/2024 19h03

The much-awaited Week 1 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons is expected to draw the attention of football fans across the country. According to the coverage map released by 506sports, the 1 PM/ET game on FOX will be televised in major regions, including the entire West Coast, Pittsburgh area, DMV, and Northeast.

Highlighted in red on the coverage map, the Steelers-Falcons game clearly holds high significance for FOX as they have assigned their second broadcasting team of Joe Davis and Greg Olsen to provide commentary. The network's top broadcasting duo of Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady will be covering the Cowboys-Browns game in the later Sunday window.

As the game approaches, several intriguing storylines have emerged. Both teams will witness the debut of new quarterbacks, with Russell Wilson taking the field for the Steelers and Kirk Cousins leading the Falcons. The return of Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to Atlanta adds extra excitement, given his previous role as the Falcons' head coach for the past three seasons. Football enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating how Smith's offensive strategies will translate into the Steelers' gameplay.

Moreover, the close friendship between Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin adds another layer of intrigue to this matchup. Fans can expect fierce competition on the field as these two respected coaches face off against each other in Week 1.

While the Bears-Titans game in the same early FOX window also carries some intrigue with rookie Bears quarterback Caleb Williams making his NFL debut, the majority of the television markets will be focused on the Steelers-Falcons clash. The matchup between these two new-look teams promises an enthralling showdown, igniting curiosity among viewers nationwide.

With the start of the NFL season just around the corner, all eyes will be on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons as they go head-to-head in what is expected to be a thrilling and captivating opening game. Fans can mark their calendars for Sunday's clash and get ready for an action-packed showdown between these two formidable teams.

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