Here discussing the five things we learned from the Falcons’ 17-13 loss to the Steelers on Sunday at Heinz Field:

1. Takkarist McKinley gives the Falcons pass rush a boost.

2. Jack Crawford, honorary captain, made his debut, too.

3. Update on Devonta Freeman and his possible return from concussion protocol.

4. The special teams were awful. Check out the report card.

5. Wes Schweizter held up well in first NFL start. 

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FILE - Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

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Laurence Walker, a volunteer with the Cajun Navy Relief, left, takes two volunteers out on his boat on Lake Oconee to search for Gary Jones, Tuesday, February, 18, 2024, in Eatonton, Ga. The Putnam County sheriff is investigating and searching after Spelman College instructor Joycelyn Nicole Wilson and an Atlanta private school coach Gary Jones went missing on Lake Oconee over a week ago, Saturday Feb. 8th. The body of Wilson was found Sunday, Feb. 9th and Jones has not been found. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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