The undefeated Eagles return to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, where they’ll face the 2-5 Pittsburgh Steelers in an in-state matchup.
Even as huge favorites, Pittsburgh provides several intriguing matchup problems on offense for the Eagles defense. It’ll be on Jonathan Gannon to ensure that the Steelers don’t explode and find their footing heading into their Week 9 bye.
The matchup will be a homecoming of sorts for New Jersey native and rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett who’ll be making his first start at Lincoln Financial Field.
With both teams returning to practice on Wednesday, here are five matchups to watch when Philadelphia is on defense.