Falcons at Steelers - September 12th 2010

Falcons defense lines up against the Steelers in the opening contest of the season // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field

Michael Turner gains some yardage during the contest against the Steelers // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Tony Gonzalez continues to be a weapon on offense // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Tony Gonzalez prepares to haul in another pass // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Mike Peterson has remained a consistently solid linebacker throughout his 11 years in the league // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Falcons line up against the Steelers in the opening contest // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Falcons defense logged a combined 45 solo tackles in their first road game of the season // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Punter Michael Koenen has set several special teams records since he was acquired by the Falcons in 2005 // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field

Tony Gonzalez logged his 1,000th career reception in the season opener against Pittsburgh // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Cornerback Chris Owens continues to be a contributor on special teams and a playmaker on defense // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Defensive end Kroy Biermann logged his first sack of the season in the opener at Pittsburgh // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Michael Koenen ensures a solid field position for the Falcons // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Jamaal Anderson flies around while taking the line // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

John Abraham notched two tackles and one sack during the season opener // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Tight end Tony Gonzalez often finds himself double-teamed due to his strong play making abilities // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Players huddle up before taking the field // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Falcons defense prepares to intercept a pass // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Curtis Lofton nails another tackle // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Newly acquired cornerback Dunte Robinson is ready for action on the road // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Draft pick Corey Peters saw action in his first NFL game // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Cornerback Brent Grimes logs a solo tackle during the first regular season road game // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon notched seven solo tackles and one assist in his first NFL game // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

First round draft pick Sean Weatherspoon got plenty of play time in the first game of the regular season // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Running back Michael Turner lead the team in rushing yards while on the road in Pittsburgh // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

The team prepares to take the field in their first road game of the regular season // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Mike Smith checks in with the equipment staff during pregame // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

New Media video staff makes their way to the field // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Equipment staff tests the headsets on the sideline // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Falcons equipment staff gets the QB helmets wired up // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Filed //

Eric Weems posted a career high four catches for 36 yards in the game at Pittsburgh // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Another solo tackle notched by the Falcons defense // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Roddy White finished with 13 catches for 111 yards in the game against the Steelers // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Matt Ryan completed 27 passes in the season opener // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Falcons led the game in first downs against the Steelers // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Running back Jerious Norwood picked up some yards in the season opener // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Matt Ryan remained protected in this pass against the Steelers // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Kroy Biermann continues to impress fans with his speed and technique // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Wide receiver Harry Douglas saw action in the first game of the season, after spending the 2009 season out with an injury // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field

Justin Blalock, a 2007 draft pick, has started in every contest that he has participated in // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Matt Ryan directs the team before taking the field in Pittsburgh // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field

John Abraham managed to bring down Steelers quarterback Dennis Dixon for a loss of six yards //Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Tony Gonzalez became the 21st player in NFL history to top 11,000 career receiving yards // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

In his first season with the Falcons, Tony Gonzalez set a franchise record for catches among tight ends in a single season // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Tony Gonzalez hauls in a pass from Matt Ryan during the opening contest // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field

Michael Turner led the team in rushes in first road game against Pittsburgh // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Michael Turner led the team in rushes in first road game at Pittsburgh // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey checks in on his team during the contest against the Steelers // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Mike Smith enters his third year as an NFL head coach // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field

Matt Ryan completed 27 passes in the season opener // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

The Falcons defense tallied a combined 69 tackles in the first game against the Steelers // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Sam Baker takes a break during the action at Heinz Field // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Curtis Lofton recorded double digit tackles for the 12th time in his career, with 11 tackles (8 solo) against the Steelers // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //

Matt Bryant tallied three field goals during the match up against the Steelers // Falcons at Steelers // 9/12/10 - Heinz Field //