Photos: Falcons lose another tough one, this time to Steelers

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The Falcons, who are battling for an NFC playoff berth, saw their hopes take a setback Sunday after losing to the Steelers.

Falcons coach Arthur Smith makes his case to the officials during the second half against the Steelers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota wears specially designed shoes for "My Cause My Cleats" on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Former professional boxer Evander Holyfield poses for a photograph wearing the Falcons colors prior to the game between Atlanta and Pittsburgh on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons cornerback Darren Hall wears specially designed shoes for "My Cause My Cleats" on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons owner Arthur Blank talks to Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin before the game Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota walks off the field after a 19-16 loss to the Steelers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons safety Richie Grant and linebacker Lorenzo Carter (9) tackle Steelers wide receiver Gunner Olszewski during the fourth quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson gets stopped by Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds and cornerback Levi Wallace during the second quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker tackles Steelers running back Jaylen Warren during the second quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons coach Arthur Smith pleads his case to an official after a fourth-quarter play against the Steelers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier signals first down during the third quarter against the Steelers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons coach Arthur Smith reacts to a call during the fourth quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

A Falcons fan cheers during a fourth-quarter break Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota greets Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett after the game Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt catches the ball for a touchdown against the Steelers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Falcons coach Arthur Smith reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Steelers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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