The Eagles returned to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday and took down the Steelers 27-13 to pick up their franchise-record 10th straight win.
The victory moved the Eagles to 12-2 on the season for only the fourth time in team history, having previously done so in 2022 (13-1), 2017 (12-2), and 2004 (13-1). This is the seventh time Philadelphia has won 12+ games (also 1980, 2002-04, 2017, and 2022).
With Washington's win over the Saints today, the Eagles will have to wait another week to clinch the NFC East. They can do so with a win over the Commanders next Sunday.
"It takes everyone to win and it can look a ton of different ways. Obviously, we need all hands on deck in that. We have to be all for one and one for all in the sense of going out there and playing our best ball and play at a high level," quarterback Jalen Hurts said after the game.
Here's how it happened:
First Quarter
- The Steelers received the ball first to begin the game. Safety Sydney Brown took a hit to the helmet on the return, but was able to walk off on his own. He would then be evaluated for a concussion and was ruled OUT. The Eagles forced a three-and-out on the first drive to begin their first offensive drive at their own 30.
- Jalen Hurts found Grant Calcaterra for a gain of 22 yards to open the game for Philadelphia. The Eagles moved quickly, with completions to A.J. Brown for 7 yards and DeVonta Smith for 21 yards.
- FIELD GOAL! Jake Elliott knocked in a 34-yard field goal to open up the scoring. (Eagles 3 – Steelers 0)
- After Hurts fumbled on a rush on 3rd-and-4 in which T.J. Watt jarred the ball loose, the Steelers took over at the Philadelphia 45.
- SACK! Josh Sweat brought down Wilson for a loss of 11 yards to force a fourth down. On the punt return, Cooper DeJean fumbled it on the hit and the Steelers quickly took over on the Eagles' 11. The Steelers were held to a field goal after being backed up with multiple penalties for Unnecessary Roughness. (Eagles 3 – Steelers 3)
- TOUCHDOWN! Hurts found A.J. Brown in the end zone for a 5-yard touchdown catch to give the Eagles the lead back. (Eagles 10 – Steelers 3)
- "It's important to find a way to win, it's tough to win in this league. We're not taking it for granted, I know it's the 10th win in a row, but we're not taking it for granted. We're not satisfied. We're trying to find ways to keep getting better and growing and be accountable, and listen and try to grow. I think that's the most important thing moving forward," Brown said.
Second Quarter
- TOUCHDOWN! After a 17-yard completion to Brown to the Pittsburgh 25, the Eagles made another push to add to their lead. A few plays later, Hurts hit Smith in the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown to extend the lead. (Eagles 17 – Steelers 3)
- The Steelers got into the red zone before Darius "Big Play" Slay went down with an injury with 5:36 remaining in the half. Isaiah Rodgers would take his place. Slay would return in the second half.
- "Every time we attack the field, our goal is to go out there with a lot of energy. Play smart, play fast with each other, play together. And that's what we did. We didn't care about what's going on the offensive side. When we attack the field, we're going out there to handle business – three and out, turnover, that's what we preach. We don't like people driving the ball on our defense," Slay said.
- The Steelers found the end zone for the first time after Wilson found Pat Freiermuth for a 9-yard touchdown. (Eagles 17 – Steelers 10)
- SACK! Nolan Smith got around the line and took down Wilson for a loss of 10 yards to bring up a 3rd-and-20. Chris Boswell knocked in a 49-yard field goal with 37 seconds left in the half. (Eagles 17 – Steelers 13)
The Eagles lead the NFC East with an 11-2 record. The Steelers pace the AFC North with a 10-3 record. Philadelphia can set a franchise record with its 10th straight win. Pittsburgh has not won in Philadelphia since 1965. The Eagles have never beaten quarterback Russell Wilson. Something has to give in this Sunday afternoon showdown at Lincoln Financial Field.
Third Quarter
- Tyler Steen came in for Landon Dickerson at left guard to open the half. Dickerson went to the medical tent once the half begun. Dickerson was ruled as questionable with a knee injury at the 7:52 mark.
- FIELD GOAL! Elliott drilled a 41-yard field goal to make it a seven-point game with 7:52 remaining in the quarter. (Eagles 20 – Steelers 13)
- FUMBLE! Najee Harris lost the football at the Philadelphia 34 and Slay was there to fall right on it at the 26 to give the Eagles the ball back.
- "You got to dominate the guy in front of you to be that physical. We just want to go out there, just dominate the dude in front of you, dominate your box, make sure you're doing your assignment. And that's how you be physical. So we do that in a good way. Coach preaches that to us every day and that's what we want to do. We want to be physical. We've got a lot of guys that are very physical," Slay said.
- Lane Johnson came out of the game with 37 seconds remaining in the quarter. Fred Johnson entered the game for him as the Eagles were at the Pittsburgh 15. Johnson would return a few plays later.
Fourth Quarter
- TOUCHDOWN! Hurts and the offense used the Brotherly Shove to pile into the end zone and extend the lead with 14:17 remaining in the game. (Eagles 27 – Steelers 13)
- Hurts found Smith for a 22-yard catch and throw to set the Eagles up at the Pittsburgh 39 with 5:31 remaining as Philadelphia looked to burn time off the clock.
- The Eagles received the ball with 10:29 left in the game. They ran out the clock on the Steelers.
Key Stats
Passing Leaders
PIT: Russell Wilson 14/22 for 128 yards and a touchdown
PHI: Jalen Hurts 25/32 for 290 yards and 2 touchdowns
Rushing Leaders
PIT: Najee Harris 6 carries for 14 yards (2.3 YPC)
PHI: Saquon Barkley 19 carries for 65 yards (3.4 YPC)
Receiving Leaders
PIT: Calvin Austin 5 catches for 65 yards
PHI: A.J. Brown 8 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown
Tackle Leaders
PIT: Patrick Queen – 11
PHI: Nakobe Dean – 10
– Written by Liam Wichser