Despite a loss in opposition to the Eagles Sunday evening, the Steelers clinched a playoff spot because of losses by Miami and Indianapolis.Jalen Hurts threw landing passes to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith to mute scrutiny of the Eagles’ offense, and Philadelphia gained its franchise-record tenth straight sport, 27-13 over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.Eagles operating again Saquon Barkey’s chase of the NFL season speeding file was slowed when he ran for simply 65 yards on 19 carries. Barkley, who nonetheless leads the NFL with 1,688 yards, took a low hit from Pittsburgh’s Minkah Fitzpatrick and missed many of the second quarter.Hurts additionally had a speeding landing on a tush push for the Eagles (12-2), who have been denied a shot a clinching the NFC East when Washington beat New Orleans earlier within the day. AFC North-leading Pittsburgh (10-4) misplaced for the second time in 9 video games however clinched a playoff spot because of losses by Miami and Indianapolis.The Steelers misplaced star linebacker T.J Watt to an obvious foot harm after he chased down Hurts within the fourth quarter. Watt, who leads the Steelers with 11 1/2 sacks, was checked out within the medical tent and didn’t return.Hurts and the Eagles’ offense nonetheless weren’t dynamic every week after each Smith and Brown griped a few lack of catches in a win over Carolina. Hurts and Brown confronted scrutiny later within the week when injured defensive finish Brandon Graham appeared on a Philadelphia sports activities radio station and prompt there was friction between the Pro Bowl duo.Hurts, who threw for 290 yards and after not topping 200 in any of the final three video games, tried to squash any perceived in-house dissention on the opening drive. He related with Smith twice and Brown as soon as, resulting in Jake Elliott’s 34-yard discipline aim.Brown, who walked gingerly on the sideline late within the sport, had eight catches for 110 yards and Smith had 11 for 109 yards every week after they mixed for under eight catches and 80 yards.Hurts hit Brown late within the first quarter for a 5-yard TD — the pair celebrated with the Kid ’N Play dance — and related with Smith on a 2-yard rating within the second for a 17-3 lead.Pittsburgh’s Russell Wilson was stymied by the Eagles’ robust protection and threw for a season-low 128 yards. He threw a 9-yard TD go to Pat Freiermuth whereas falling to 6-1 lifetime in opposition to the Eagles.It was clear the Steelers missed injured huge receiver George Pickens, who leads the workforce in receptions (55) and yards receiving (850) by a large margin. He missed a second straight sport with a hamstring harm.The Steelers haven’t gained at Philadelphia since Oct. 24, 1965.Wilson botched a pitch to Najee Harris within the third quarter and the Eagles recovered. That led to Hurts’ rating on a 1-yard tush push for a 27-13 lead.It was the primary time the groups — among the many unique eight within the NFL — performed one another when each had a double-digit win whole. But this assembly of playoff-bound franchises wasn’t all that aggressive.Chris Boswell kicked discipline objectives of 37 and 49 yards and have become Pittsburgh’s season chief in discipline objectives with 38.Barkley replaceBarkley wants 418 yards over the ultimate three video games to prime Eric Dickerson’s 40-year-old NFL file. Dickerson rushed for two,105 yards for the Los Angeles Rams in 1984.Barkley was drilled in the correct knee by Fitzpatrick late within the first quarter and landed on his proper shoulder. He was briefly examined and returned to the sideline together with his helmet in hand.He rushed two occasions for 3 yards after the hit, then didn’t have one other carry till after halftime. His speeding whole was his second worst this season.InjuriesSteelers: CB Donte Jackson sustained a again harm. … Backup QB Justin Fields had an stomach harm.Eagles: S Sydney Brown suffered a concussion on successful in the course of the opening kickoff. … LG Landon Dickerson suffered a knee harm.Up subsequentSteelers: At Baltimore on Saturday in a key AFC North matchup.Eagles: At Washington subsequent Sunday.
Despite a loss in opposition to the Eagles Sunday evening, the Steelers clinched a playoff spot because of losses by Miami and Indianapolis.
Jalen Hurts threw landing passes to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith to mute scrutiny of the Eagles’ offense, and Philadelphia gained its franchise-record tenth straight sport, 27-13 over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Eagles operating again Saquon Barkey’s chase of the NFL season speeding file was slowed when he ran for simply 65 yards on 19 carries. Barkley, who nonetheless leads the NFL with 1,688 yards, took a low hit from Pittsburgh’s Minkah Fitzpatrick and missed many of the second quarter.
Hurts additionally had a speeding landing on a tush push for the Eagles (12-2), who have been denied a shot a clinching the NFC East when Washington beat New Orleans earlier within the day. AFC North-leading Pittsburgh (10-4) misplaced for the second time in 9 video games however clinched a playoff spot because of losses by Miami and Indianapolis.
The Steelers misplaced star linebacker T.J Watt to an obvious foot harm after he chased down Hurts within the fourth quarter. Watt, who leads the Steelers with 11 1/2 sacks, was checked out within the medical tent and didn’t return.
Hurts and the Eagles’ offense nonetheless weren’t dynamic every week after each Smith and Brown griped a few lack of catches in a win over Carolina. Hurts and Brown confronted scrutiny later within the week when injured defensive finish Brandon Graham appeared on a Philadelphia sports activities radio station and prompt there was friction between the Pro Bowl duo.
Hurts, who threw for 290 yards and after not topping 200 in any of the final three video games, tried to squash any perceived in-house dissention on the opening drive. He related with Smith twice and Brown as soon as, resulting in Jake Elliott’s 34-yard discipline aim.
Brown, who walked gingerly on the sideline late within the sport, had eight catches for 110 yards and Smith had 11 for 109 yards every week after they mixed for under eight catches and 80 yards.
Hurts hit Brown late within the first quarter for a 5-yard TD — the pair celebrated with the Kid ’N Play dance — and related with Smith on a 2-yard rating within the second for a 17-3 lead.
Pittsburgh’s Russell Wilson was stymied by the Eagles’ robust protection and threw for a season-low 128 yards. He threw a 9-yard TD go to Pat Freiermuth whereas falling to 6-1 lifetime in opposition to the Eagles.
It was clear the Steelers missed injured huge receiver George Pickens, who leads the workforce in receptions (55) and yards receiving (850) by a large margin. He missed a second straight sport with a hamstring harm.
The Steelers haven’t gained at Philadelphia since Oct. 24, 1965.
Wilson botched a pitch to Najee Harris within the third quarter and the Eagles recovered. That led to Hurts’ rating on a 1-yard tush push for a 27-13 lead.
It was the primary time the groups — among the many unique eight within the NFL — performed one another when each had a double-digit win whole. But this assembly of playoff-bound franchises wasn’t all that aggressive.
Chris Boswell kicked discipline objectives of 37 and 49 yards and have become Pittsburgh’s season chief in discipline objectives with 38.
Barkley replace
Barkley wants 418 yards over the ultimate three video games to prime Eric Dickerson’s 40-year-old NFL file. Dickerson rushed for two,105 yards for the Los Angeles Rams in 1984.
Barkley was drilled in the correct knee by Fitzpatrick late within the first quarter and landed on his proper shoulder. He was briefly examined and returned to the sideline together with his helmet in hand.
He rushed two occasions for 3 yards after the hit, then didn’t have one other carry till after halftime. His speeding whole was his second worst this season.
Injuries
Steelers: CB Donte Jackson sustained a again harm. … Backup QB Justin Fields had an stomach harm.
Eagles: S Sydney Brown suffered a concussion on successful in the course of the opening kickoff. … LG Landon Dickerson suffered a knee harm.
Up subsequent
Steelers: At Baltimore on Saturday in a key AFC North matchup.
Eagles: At Washington subsequent Sunday.
