The Steelers defence also had its moment to shine, securing a three-and-out on Atlanta’s next possession. T.J. Watt, though seeing limited playing time, managed a second-down sack that put the Falcons in a precarious position after Elandon Roberts had a 4-yard tackle for a loss on the first down.

Special teams played a pivotal role, too, with Calvin Austin III returning a punt for 21 yards, setting the Steelers up at the Atlanta 29-yard line. 

Pickett and his teammates made swift work of the Falcons once more, with Harris gaining 16 yards on a screen pass, followed by a 5-yard gain that placed the ball at the Atlanta 8-yard line. 

Warren then capitalized on a massive hole in the right side of the offensive line, extending the Steelers’ lead to 14-0.

With the first-team offense has done its job, Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin introduced the second unit. Remarkably, they performed admirably as well, with the defence securing another three-and-out and Mitch Trubisky leading the team to two scoring drives. 

These drives culminated in a 38-yard field goal by Chris Boswell and a 5-yard touchdown run by Anthony McFarland, further expanding the Steelers’ lead to 24-0.

At this juncture, the Steelers had outgained the Falcons 220-8 in total yards and held a commanding 253-55 advantage over Atlanta in total yards in the first half.

The Falcons finally put together a sustained drive to begin the second half. Still, the Steelers’ defence, led by cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and linebacker Mark Robinson, forced a Carlos Washington fumble at the Pittsburgh 5-yard line. 

Safety Kenny Robinson promptly scooped up the ball, ending the Atlanta threat and preserving the shutout, even though it came against Atlanta’s backups.

The Steelers’ defense, throughout the preseason, demonstrated its strength with notable performances from T.J. Watt, Elandon Roberts, Toby Ndukwe, Quincy Roche, and newcomer Nick Herbig are all on the team. 

Herbig, in particular, made his presence felt with a team-best 3.5 sacks in the preseason. Roche’s sack forced a fumble that the Steelers recovered just before the two-minute warning, exemplifying the defense’s tenacity.

Anthony McFarland spearheaded the Steelers’ rushing attack, which amassed a total of 175 yards. McFarland carried the ball 10 times for 55 yards, including a remarkable 31-yard run that showcased his explosive speed.

In summary, the Steelers’ preseason finale was a masterclass in all facets of the game. The first-team offence displayed its efficiency, the defence proved impenetrable, and the special teams added their share of contributions. 

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This comprehensive team effort serves as a promising prelude to the upcoming NFL season, leaving fans eager to witness the Steelers’ continued pursuit of victory and excellence on the gridiron.