It may be cold in Philadelphia, but the rivalry is… Eagles The Pittsburgh Steelers got hot Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
A brief skirmish broke out in the first quarter after Steelers tight end Darnell Washington appeared to block Eagles defensive back Darius Slay in the back of the end zone. Players from both teams gathered around them and pushed and shoved.
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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington push and shove each other after playing on Sunday. (Photos by Bill Streicher-Imagine)
Washington and Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III was flagged for unnecessary roughness penalties. The Eagles accepted the penalty kick against Washington. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin He was upset about the sanctions and reported it to an official.
Pittsburgh ended the drive with a 37-yard Chris Boswell field goal.
Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers players push and shove after play during the first quarter. (Photos by Bill Streicher-Imagine)
Philadelphia responded on the next drive. Jalen Hurts led the team down the field on a six-play, 70-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to AJ Brown.
Both teams entered the so-called Battle of Pennsylvania as legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Russell Wilson It appears to have been at its best in recent weeks with the defense playing as good as ever in the AFC North title race.
The Eagles, despite some controversy surrounding Hurts and Brown, maintain their NFC East lead over rival Washington leaders.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers defender Alex Highsmith (56) and linebacker TJ Watt during the first half on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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A win for either team would certainly increase their playoff hopes.
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