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Here are seven stats to know ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles Week 8 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers
This is rivalry week, and it’ll be about an in-state matchup.
The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-5) will travel East to battle the Philadelphia Eagles (6-0) as they look to stay ahead of the Giants and Cowboys in the division.
The Eagles lead the overall series 48-29-3 and haven’t lost at home since 1965, holding a 26-8-2 advantage in Philadelphia.
With kickoff less than 24 hours away, here are seven stats for Week 8.
The experts have made their picks, and the consensus is with the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers
After a week of rest and evaluation, the Eagles are back at the NovaCare Complex, preparing for a Week 8 matchup against in-state rival Pittsburgh.
Jersey Shore native Kenny Pickett will return home to face one of the NFL’s stingiest defenses. He’ll be under immense pressure after Philadelphia added Robert Quinn via trade with the Chicago Bears.
With both teams having their final practice of the week before a Saturday walkthrough, here are the expert picks for Sunday’s matchup.
The Pittsburgh Steelers pass rushers talked about facing Jalen Hurts, and the challenges Philadelphia’s quarterback presents for Sunday’s matchup
'You really just have to be able to rush disciplined and compress the pocket when you are playing guys like him who are able to move.' – @highsmith34 on playing against Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
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— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) October 26, 2022
The Eagles and Steelers are set to meet in an intriguing in-state matchup at Lincoln Financial, featuring two franchises heading in opposite directions.
Pittsburgh is rebuilding a pillar of organizational consistency in the NFL and is set to have its first losing record under head coach Mike Tomlin.
Philadelphia is undefeated and thrashing teams offensively behind a powerful offensive line and Jalen Hurts’ dual-threat ability at quarterback. The Steelers like to be physical up front, but their defenders talked about the discipline needed to contain a player like Hurts.
“His mobility is definitely a factor,” said linebacker Alex Highsmith. “We have to keep him in the pocket. When you play guys like him, Lamar (Jackson), Josh Allen, guys who can move like that it, it’s an extra added challenge. You can’t just rush wild and be rushing all over the place because he’ll find escape lanes and stuff like that. You really just have to be able to rush disciplined and compress the pocket when you are playing guys like him who are able to move.
“If you run too high around him, he will be able to step up. If you come in too early, he can step back and get out. We just have to communicate. When we are our best it’s when we are communicating. I think that’s important for us to continue to communicate and have a rush plan that is disciplined.”
Hurts has completed 123 of 184 pass attempts for 1,514 yards, six touchdowns, and only two interceptions as a passer, but he’s an even more dangerous threat as a runner.
The MVP candidate has run with the ball 77 times this season for 293 yards and six touchdowns.
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Here are ten impact players to watch when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field
The Philadelphia Eagles (6-0) return to Lincoln Financial Field after their Week 7 bye week and are hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-5) on Sunday in an in-state matchup.
The Eagles lead the NFL with 14 takeaways, and they’ll be facing a rebuilding Steelers team with a rookie quarterback and three talented receivers looking for more big play opportunities.
There’s star power on both sides of the football, and we’re previewing ten players to watch.
The Philadelphia Eagles released their Thursday injury report, and four players were on the list, with only Brandon Graham listed as a limited participant, while Lane Johnson is cleared for Week 8
Thursday injury report #PITvsPHI pic.twitter.com/MUGPbUuqOO
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 27, 2022
The Eagles released their Thursday injury report for Sunday’s matchup against the Steelers, and only one player was listed as a limited participant coming out of the bye.
Rookie cornerback Josh Jobe returned to full practice after a shoulder injury.
Pittsburgh had four players miss practice but did have an All-Pro pass rusher return to the field.
Pre-game reactions: Here’s what the Philadelphia Eagles are saying about acquiring a veteran pass rusher and their Week 8 matchup against the Steelers
The Eagles are back off the bye week and prepared for an in-state matchup against the rebuilding Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field.
Jersey Shore native and former Pitt Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett will make his first start as a professional in Philadelphia and face one of the NFL’s top secondaries.
With the Birds back at the NovaCare Complex for Week 8 preparation, here’s what Eagles players are saying about the bye week, the Steelers, and the acquisition of Robert Quinn.
The Philadelphia Eagles had nine players listed as limited participants on Wednesday, and Brandon Graham is dealing with a hamstring injury ahead of Sunday’s matchup
Wednesday injury report #PITvsPHI pic.twitter.com/fOlEamgUkE
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 26, 2022
The Eagles released their initial injury report for Sunday’s matchup against the Steelers, and eight players were listed as limited participants coming out of the bye.
Rookie cornerback Josh Jobe returned to full practice status after dealing with a shoulder injury.
Pittsburgh had four players miss practice but did have an All-Pro pass rusher return to the field.
Here are five matchups to watch on defense when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 8
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.
With the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers set for an in-state matchup, here’s a statistical breakdown for both teams ahead of Sunday
The Eagles are 6-0 and set to prepare for the Steelers after a much-needed Week 7 bye.
Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts is an MVP candidate among the league leaders in several categories.
Haason Reddick has 4.5 sacks on defense, and the Eagles’ secondary is a top-five group heading into the second half of the season.
For Pittsburgh, the Steelers (2-5) are in last place in the division, and only the Houston Texans (1-4-1) have a worse record among AFC teams.
With both teams set for preparation on Wednesday, here is how they stack up statistically.
