It's a fast track inside the Falcons' dome stadium, but I'm not expecting a fast-paced game between these two teams.

The Steelers have a washed-up Russell Wilson as their quarterback and could be the most run-heavy team in the NFL. That notion is reinforced with the addition of Arthur Smith as Pittsburgh's new offensive coordinator. Smith is as run-heavy as any offensive coordinator.

Pittsburgh's offensive line still looks underwhelming and the Falcons upgraded their defense, trading for elite pass rusher Matthew Judon and greatly strengthening their secondary by signing safeties Justin Simmons and Jessie Bates.

Don't expect the Falcons to light up the scoreboard. Kirk Cousins is 35 and coming back from a torn Achilles. He didn't play during preseason so he figures to be rusty and he's with a new team. The Steelers are strong defensively led by elite pass rusher T.J. Watt.

Smith should be an asset assisting Mike Tomlin here since he coached the Falcons during the previous three years.