The 2024 schedule release came on Wednesday evening, and the Pittsburgh Steelers will open up the season on the road against the Atlanta Falcons. There are a lot of interesting storylines to be excited about for this matchup. There is Mike Tomlin vs. Raheem Morris, noted friends facing off as head coaches. There is Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins making their debuts with their new teams, and the return of Arthur Smith to Atlanta after being fired as the head coach just a handful of months ago.
But there is an underlying storyline that is being overlooked.