The offense was handicapped pretty much all day by an offensive line not up to the task, if we’re being blunt. All the starters played, but aside from Jake Matthews and Wes Schweitzer, who had largely solid days, the Steelers pass rush had their way with Atlanta and stymied the run.
The Falcons didn’t do anything particularly unique with their snaps to counteract this, such as getting Logan Paulsen or Ricky Ortiz in to block more often, even though I’m not sure that would have staunched the bleeding. The result was that Ryan was under pressure and sailing throws much of the day, and the passing attack had its quietest day of the year since Week 1.