The Steelers began their season at home in an interconference duel with the Atlanta Falcons.  Pittsburgh delivered the opening punch in the first quarter as kicker Jeff Reed made a 52-yard field goal.  The Falcons would answer in the second quarter with kicker Matt Bryant making a 49-yard field goal. Atlanta would take the lead in the third quarter with Bryant's 39-yard field goal, but Pittsburgh would tie the game on Reed's 36-yard field goal.  In the fourth quarter, the Steelers would regain the lead as Reed got a 34-yard field goal.  However, the Falcons would respond as Bryant nailed a 23-yard field goal.  In overtime, Pittsburgh made quick work of their lone possession as running back Rashard Mendenhall got the game-ending 50-yard touchdown run. With the win, the Steelers not only began their season at 1-0, but they also picked up their eighth consecutive opening day win.

Answer this question based on the article: Which quarter had the highest total yards of field goals?
third quarter