Harrison High alum and Georgia native makes his return to Atlanta as QB1 for the #Steelers Certainly some fun storylines today with him starting and former #Falcons HC Arthur Smith returning as Pittsburgh OC

Sup Bijan #Falcons

Pre game entertainment Frederick Falcon jumping off high locations. Freddie Falcon

This is close to, if not, the loudest I've heard Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a #Falcons game in the 4 seasons I've covered them here.

Kirk Cousins interception. Not a great start for the #Falcons new QB after nearly having another one on the first drive.

HEAVY use of Bijan Robinson in this game so far. Things you love to see. #Falcons

The Falcons have run 27 plays. Bijan Robinson has touched the ball on 15 of them.

KYLE PITTS FIRST TD OF THE SEASON

The Unicorn is back and it’s beautiful

Welcome back Grady Jarrett

Falcons offense still looking rusty in the second half. Fumble recovered by the Steelers.

Big penalty gives the #Falcons a first down but Atlanta struggling to contain TJ Watt right now.

#Falcons have been working mostly out of the pistol so far, according to Next Gen Stats (h/t ESPN Stats & Info). Cousins had never taken more than 10 snaps out of pistol sets in a game before now.

As we start the 4th quarter, here are the stats for the 2 QBs: Kirk Cousins: 14/19 for 140 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT Justin Fields: 14/19 for 140 passing yards

HUGE stop for the #Falcons defense on 4th down. Offense absolutely has to score on this drive here.

Puzzling decision there by Kirk Cousins which could effectively have ended the game for the #Falcons

The #Falcons lose their opener without giving up a touchdown. Lots to discuss tonight on The Dirty Bird Report. Heading in to the locker room shortly to chat with players about the game.

FALCONS RECAP: After an off-season filled with hope of change for the #Falcons, an opening loss to the Steelers dampened the mood inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Long season ahead to right the ship, but some things in need of fixing before 2 straight primetime games.