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Game-By-Game Prediction For the Falcons 2018 Season

By Justin Winters

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 14: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a catch while being defended by A.J. Bouye #21 of the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 43 yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field on January 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 14: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a catch while being defended by A.J. Bouye #21 of the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 43 yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field on January 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

The Steelers have been one of the best franchises in NFL history. Will they defeat the Falcons in week five?

The Pittsburgh Steelers went 13-3 last year, and have one of the most high-powered offenses in the league.

Antonio Brown is a top-three wide receiver and Le’Veon Bell is one of the biggest playmakers in the league.

Ben Roethlisberger threw 28 touchdowns last year, and JuJu Smith-Schuster had 917 receiving yards.

Will their offense be able to carry them to a victory against the Falcons?

How the Falcons Win: Picking on the Steelers linebackers.

When the Steelers lost Ryan Shazier last year, they lost their best linebacker and one of their best defenders.

Bud Dupree and Vince Williams are average players, and they might struggle to cover the Falcons running backs.

If Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman have big games, the Falcons should pull off the win here.

X-Factor of the Game: Steelers mentality.

One of the biggest jokes about the Steelers is they lose to bad teams, but win against the best teams.

This has been an issue over the years, and it’s starting to truly seem like a trend.

They’ll struggle against teams like Baltimore and Cleveland, then crush playoff teams a week later.

Saying that I feel like the Steelers will bring their A game here against Atlanta.

Predicted Score: Steelers win 30-21.

This loss will drop the Falcons to 3-2.

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