A season of high expectations began with a thud for the Atlanta Falcons.
Kirk Cousins struggled in his debut, hardly looking like a $180 million quarterback. Mercedes-Benz Stadium was sold out, but sounded more like Pittsburgh South at times. And even with the Steelers forced to go with their backup quarterback, they prevailed 18-10 on Sunday.
One week into the 2024 campaign, the Falcons find themselves in a familiar place.
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