2
The number of consecutive losing seasons for the Falcons after the Pittsburgh loss left them 5-9 with two games to play. Atlanta had not had back-to-back losing records since 2007-08, under Jim Mora’s and Bobby Petrino’s watch.
0
Sacks allowed by the Falcons against an active Steelers defense that entered the game with 24 sacks. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had been sacked at least once in every game this season.
4
Number plays run by the Falcons from scrimmage in the game’s final 10:21. In the game’s last three possessions, the Steelers held the ball for 9:10, running 18 plays to Atlanta’s four.
3
Interceptions returned for touchdowns this year by Steelers cornerback William Gay after he ean back a Ryan pick 52 yards for a score on the first play of the second quarter. The three pick-six TDs are a Steelers franchise record.
