The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2016 season as a Super Bowl contender while the Philadelphia Eagles were a team in rebuild mode. These two undefeated teams meet on Sunday, who leaves Lincoln Financial field with their first loss?
The last time the Steelers were in Philadelphia for a regular season game was 2008, a 15-6 win for the Eagles behind a defensive effort that Ben Roethlisberger had no answer for. It’s unlikely the Eagles repeat their nine sack performance from that September afternoon, but the defense will need to once again cause havoc for Ben Roethlisberger.
It obviously starts up front with the defensive line must, if they fail to get pressure, Roethlisberger will make the Eagles pay. Antonio Brown is the best wide receiver in the NFL, and the Eagles lack a shut-down corner-back.
What the Eagles do have on defense are two Pro-Bowl safeties, and they need to prove why they are paid top dollar for their position.
Brian Dawkins played safety for the Eagles in 2008; eight years later he is the Football Operations Executive.
Knowing that Doug Pederson not only listens to his staff, but incorporates much of what they suggest as part of his game-plan, one must believe that Brian Dawkins has been summoned for insight heading into the match-up with the Steelers.
No impact from Dawkins, he no longer plays on Sunday’s nor does he practice or Coach the Players so what impact is he going to have?
Maybe a nice Pep Talk if you consider that an impact!!
But Pep Talks don’t make Plays the last time I checked..
There is no way in hell Brian Dawkins has been summoned to help with this game plan… Might be the most absurd thing I’ve ever read on here, with the exception of 90% of frauds posts
Yes let’s use 8 year old intelligence to wage our war. Dawn is inspiring but coach Pederson and Jim Schwartz are capable football minds. I fee certain that this will come down to making plays at the line of scrimmage.
Dawk. Dang auto correct
Agree with every poster in this thread. Slow day at the office Jeff?…lol
GAME DAY,
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It’s the sport of kings better than diamond rings…
F-O-O-T-B-A-L-L!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will Jalen Mills hold up again?
Will Jason Kelce bounce back?
Will the Eagles be able to score 29 points again?
I say No, No, No, and the Steelers win 27-13.
Last game with Lane Johnson but probably last game without McKelvin and Ertz.
The only way the Eagles win is if Wentz drives them for 3 TD and their defense scores 7 points with 2 turnovers ( tough ask against a perennial playoff team). Eagles have to hold onto interceptions today.
NFL website has a story believing that this is the week Dorial Green Beckham becomes a feature player in the Philadelphia offense.
Maybe they know something ?
Cody Parkey? When did the Browns sign Parkey? He just doinked a 42 yrder. Browns.
Arizona and Carolina clearly forgot how to play football today.
Watching Wash vs NY further leads me to believe that the East is anyone’s to have though I still think Wash is the least likely to win it and NY is the most likely.
#AnyGiveSunday
Not “today” Every time they are in this situation the same thing happens. You are just not paying attention.
God damn that minny defense is straight filth. Just a dominant group. They beat panthers and pack , damn.
Carolina killed themselves in the first half with penalties.
Against good defenses Car’s tackles can only hold up for a half. And in the second half Minny just destroyed those dudes. Straight manhandled them, getting to Newton in the process.
What the Bills doing to Arizona is also pretty damn impressive as well. Mollywhoopping for real.
Cam Newton’s 3 interceptions didn’t help either.
She will blame others
8 sacks and 3 interceptions
Cam had his problems. Oline definitely had theirs.
2 missed field goals and a TD called back b/c of penalties
That would be everyone else.
Palmer dealt with similar issues as well
Like I said….
Um…no you didn’t say anything, but insert yourself in a convo that had nothing to do with you.
I said you will blame others and lo and behold…you blame the OL
Um…there were 8 sacks. I’m supposed to blame who for that exactly????
There were two missed field goals and TD called back for penalties…who am I to blame that for???
I blamed Cam for his INTs – so I guess you say I got that right.
No excuses miss Johnson the Panthers just flat out got their ass kicked no reason why Benjamin their best receiver has 0 catches. Now how bout them Eagles draw first blood against them Pittsburgh Steelers.
WHY are you talking to me about “no excuses” I said REPEATEDLY that Carolina and Arizona got their asses tagged. That Cam. The Oline. And everyone else (offensively) effed up????
And that Minny’s got a good D.
I swear ya’ll like to make an argument where there is none.
I say – Car and Arizona played shitty ball
Someone says: Oh No NO EXCUSES Car played shitty ball.
LOL.
Okay.
DAMN!!! TS relax it’s not that serious i’m just fucking with you.
My goodness can I get a Terrel Pryor in here?. He would be the #1 receiver in Philly. Big strong, fast and just learned the position. If Josh Gordon stays straight add Coleman and Pryor and get a QB who the hell can cover all them.
Remember how many in here whined that we didn’t hire Adam Gase and Hue Jackson?
lol ’cause two games in tells the story of Penderson.
Overreaction City.
TS …come on the wagon ,there’s plenty of room. ..hate to have you miss the parade …towards a season of emergence from the abyss ..of football purgatory and QB hell..And a Billy davisless..personality .we are now in more formations ,than a contortionist,and our defense is buddy ball led,by the scwartzman…this is great to witness ..
The defense has “attitude” bringing pressure ..the O ,sustains drives ..Not the Browns ,not the Bears ,the steelers in quarter 9.. In the words of Larry David …pretty ..pretty good…there is no doubting that this game will be a struggle ..but I can only imagine the bye week and a W would bring to the Deleware valley …
What the hell did I say deserteagle I called that one baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beckam being beastly is so important to this scheme ..third and twelve and a completion past the sticks ..on a rope..damn
The Eagles are on the move desert can they put the ball in the end zone I say hell the fuck yes!!!!
Mac. I’m starting to believe in this ,and don’t feel like I’m fooling myself ..it’s ok ..I keep repeating ..these guys are wearing eagle laundry ..it’s ok …ha ..it’s been a long while ..I’m enjoying this sproles to da house after wentzilla jogged and jagged. Wow
TD Carson Wentz to JMatt!!!!
cox just earned some of that coin
I’ll tell you what ..this is not only passing the eye test in philly ,it’s now national ,as in national football league ,that’s got our organization and its high expectations and Carson Wentz just broke and set another record ,beating tom Brady’s 82 attempts to begin a career as WENTZILLA …and. What a wet dream scenario ,with Sam and the Vikings coming up n soon..this season is already memorable ,just imagine when we play and measure ourselves to our division..
This design and now wentzilla romping to the sticks is fun …and pretty diverse ..and efficient ..Pitts Dee will be gassed by the third quarter ,keep the pressure on these guys and keep Ben watching ,as we move the sticks ..
Running this two minute hurry up adds a new dimension to watch of the kid..
10 quarters played 26 points in two wins in a row and were at 13 at the half …mmmmmits magical …
Holy shiiiit Look at that move Carson Wentz just made in the pocket under pressure to find Sproles for the pass then TD. Carson Wentz is a stud franchise QB!!!!
TS..Carson Wentz is no Ryan Tannehill!!!
lol
3 Games in you sure about that???
I distinctly remember the Tannehill hype. I was super into kid too. ‘Till i wasn’t. My feelings on Wentz haven’t changed and won’t ’till we get to the end of the year.
Then I’ll reassess. But it’s too damn early in the year for me to be all “Yeah..He’s the future.” lol
You must not be watching… He’s not Tannehill. Bottles….etc. he’s Big Ben
TS..the intangibles between Wentz and Tannehil are night and day, so is the athletic ability. Tannehill wish he could command the offense at the LOS like Wentz.
Did you see Tannehil’s performance against the Browns today…he stunk.
You’re saying it’s to early, but you decided it was not to early to compare Wentz to Tannehil without witnessing Wentz take one snap. A bit premature..no?
C’mon TS, Tannehill was nowhere near as accurate as Wentz has been throwing the ball.
This guy is beyond any rookie I’ve seen. Three starts, three double digit smackdowns, no picks yet?
It’s safe to believe, the kid’s for real, and the Eagles are for real.
Football wise the only thing Wentz and Tannehill have in common is they are both tall Caucasian men. One is a real franchise QB, the other is mediocre back up at best.
Sometimes you can see when a player simply has IT. And make no mistake about this…Wentz has IT!
lol
You do realize Tannehill was a proxy and not a direct comparison.
Chill.
You all can have a love fest with Weztz. I’ve been a fan long enough to know better.
I did not realize that….I did not read that into your comment.
TS let it go its over. lol
Im giddy in the desert …blown away ..that looks shadyesque from smalls
Desert I’m in giddy down here in Fort Worth. They are getting better every week. That defense is stellar and Wentz is carving them up.
What a desperate reach this Wentz guy was! I can’t believe we mortgaged a 3rd round pick, two years from now to get him. I continue to be impressed with pederson too. Chip could only dream of just beating up an opposing defense like this playing physical football and taking their heart. Smallwood has impressed and the defense has played fantastic ball.
I have no idea who in there right mind would want Wentz… Im still mad we went up and got him. I rather have Bradford lol
I can’t decide whether I think the Ealges D is that good
or
The Steelers offense is that bad
There’s no doubt in my mind. The Eagles defense is just that damn good!
Everybody talked about how good the Steelers offense was prior to this game…and we are shutting them down! Have faith and don’t be nervous. It’s real!
I never talked about how good the Steelers offense was before the game.
SO…can’t put those opinions on me.
While I do believe I’ve underestimated the Eagles defense….Steelers are also playing some really sh*tty football.
Though I’m revising (for the third time) and say I like the Eagles shot at the division. Now I’m on an Eagles or Giants possibility.
You’re stupid lol
So are you.
“I cant tell if eagles defense that good or steelers offense that bad”
Haaaaaa
Clearly another gcobber that doesn’t watch football and especially doesn’t watch the Eagles.
11 quarters ..,a roster full of guys all contributing..you cant script this .any better…a buddy ryanesque hairs on fire pass rush ..id like see these guys in kelly and silver..Id feel like im in amongst the clouds..pinch me
tsjohnson5 just give respect where respect is due stop with all the nonsense
Oh now the steelers offense might be bad? You are second to Fraudman …all we heard was Antonio Brown and the high powered steelers…
The eagles stood toe to toe with the biggest baddest kid in the school yard
Where did I say that?
Haven’t made a single comment about the Ealges versus the Steelers prior to now.
So yeah…miss me with that.
Remember…this Steelers team was supposed to be the real test!
I never said that.
I wasn’t referring to you saying that. It was stated in the media both radio and tv.
I can’t watch the last quarter because it’s no longer a competitive game. No!!!!!
Never mind it switched back to NFL ticket
Brandon Graham is fucking beasting! Finally looks like a first round pick at DE
What a Beatdown.. Great Game all the way around, the CBS Affiliate here in NC switched to the Colts/Chargers Game once it was 34-3 Eagles..
Wentz, Smallwood,Barner, Sproles, OL and the entire Defense was all over the field from the Get go.. Nice Game Planning from Coach’s too…
Steelers gave up after Smallwoods TD Run which heads will roll on their flight home
Fraudman your win total prediction of 7 might have to be adjusted
Defense and a Franchise QB… Here We Come NFL.. Fly Eagles Fly
I called it I knew we blow them mfs out, ts u are a fool not to believe we have a stud at qb, tannehill can’t read defenses at all, Wentz makes it look easy, we are clearly a contender in the NFC and have a chance at sb
Haven’t allowed one touchdown. The Browns and bears both punched it into the endzone on bogus pass interference calls.
I told most of you we were being slept on and that we would win the east. Probably one of the few on here who said so.
Give me a cookie
Outstanding performance by the Eagles. This defense is playing well. Wentz is still playing beyond even the biggest homer’s expectation. And make no mistake, he’s the best player on offense by hands down. Still the weakness on offense is the wrs. The qb makes them look better than they are. And this coach that so many fans and media types clowned, is making mincemeat of the other coaches and fools of the same fans and media types.
I know it’s early. And our fellow posters who’ve chosen a more measured approach, I understand why. We’ve been down this road before. but this kid is nothing like the manufactured hype jobs of yesteryear. Those other qbs never passed the eye test like this kid. He’s the real deal. Take it from brewski.
On a more positive note how bout them Eagles that was a good old fashion ass kicking. Carson Wentz of course was boss but, got to give Jalen Mills his just due he has held his own for a rookie.
I come in here after a long day to enjoy and I of course find TS trolling as per usual under the guise of keeping it real.
It’s only the Browns. It’s only the Bears. It’s only the Steelers, oh wait.
Compares Wentz to Tannenhill…realizes Tannenhill threw 1 TD and 4 Ints his first 3 games and averaged about 6 yes/pass. Also lost those 2 games. Immediately retracts and calls everyone else stupid for pointing out that it was a ridiculous comparison.
Why don’t you just enjoy it?
Kool watch. 36 quarters of football and wentzilla hasnt allowe a pick…id love see his pre drafts rants ..during the bye..
That troll ain’t coming out from under his bridge for a while.
The passing of arnie palmer saddens me..on a day of the battle of Pennsylvania..we lose one of our giants..rest in peace..enjoy the back.nine
Bugs..wentzila is kools kryptonite
This will be a long 2 weeks, bye week sucks!
Really great to see the Birds play this well against one of the elite teams in the NFL.
The defense is real.
The rookie is mature and talented, really cannot wait to see all that he will accomplish. That TD to Sproles was really something, Wentz scrambled and directed Sproles into the open hit him with a touch pass in stride. A thing of beauty.
Coaches on both sides of the ball are really doing a great job of putting the players in the right positions to make plays. The coaches also showed that they were not afraid to go with the “hot” running back, regardless of age, experience or contract.
Really a quality win, great to see. GO BIRDS!!!!
Giving this group ,two weeks to game plan for Detroit could be silly good..
Circles around oct 23 ..the sam I am game..what a script ,that could be..and the week before .the payback to desean game ..Two interesting home games
Gonna be a tough one. That Minny defense is damn good. They bottled Rodgers and Newton.
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Definitely best fa signing is McCloud we have best safety duo in NFL
Remember when people on here whined and yelled and screamed at the Jenkins signing? It was the end of the world because we didn’t sign Byrd???? damn guy is good.
I think that I was one of those. Gotta eat crow on that one. Jenkins is fantastic and McCleod looks good too.
Rams passed on Wentz for Goff and Browns passed on Wentz but you can also toss in the Tennessee for passing on Wentz — Would anyone take Marcus Mariotta over Carson Wentz? Tennessee might have been better served selecting Wentz and trading Mariotta to the 49ers instead of accepting the Rams offer.