Dec 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes to wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
The Eagles' 27-13 win over the Steelers counts the same as last week's win over the Panthers in the standings. But the vibes couldn't be more different.
After a week of hand-wringing over the Jalen Hurts / A.J. Brown relationship, the two connected for 110 yards and a touchdown. Hurts also hit DeVonta Smith for 109 yards and a TD. (Impressive symmetry from the two receivers.)
The Birds defense, meanwhile, held Pittsburgh to just 13 points despite two Eagles fumbles.
It all added up to a tenth consecutive Eagles victory, a franchise record. And proof that the team can win even when Saquon Barkley is held in check.
As many expected, the Eagles fed A.J. Brown the ball early and often.
About Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown’s tiff…
Come for the touchdown, stay for the dancepic.twitter.com/Le7TpzVWcz
There was a message behind the Kid 'n Play celebration.
AJ Brown on the TD celebration with Jalen Hurts:
“That was our moment to tell everyone to shut up”
Sounds like the offense put in a lot of extra time this week to prepare for this kind of performance pic.twitter.com/ESMlt2ibTb
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) December 16, 2024
AJ Brown and Jalen Hurts after a week of nonsensical discourse pic.twitter.com/IGzTKYflrt
Here's Hurts dropping a classic Hurts line postgame:
"It was a team effort. Just because we don't doesn't mean we can't."
Jalen Hurts after having his most passing yards in a game since Week 3 💪 @ErinAndrews pic.twitter.com/Tyf9LuhBBS
Only two sacks for the Eagles, but Russell Wilson was pressured all day.
ICYMI: Former #FSU Defensive End Josh Sweat With A Sack Against The Pittsburgh Steelers🔥🍢
(🎥: Fox)#GoNoles #ProNoles #KeepCLIMBing pic.twitter.com/j9X3AsWqbe
Here is Nolan Smith Jr’s sack on Russell Wilson#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/XwKyGselsI
Nolan Smith today:
- 4 tackles
- 1 sack
- 2 TFLs
- 1 pass deflection
- 2 QB hits
Best part? He was even better than the stats show!#Eagles pic.twitter.com/zf4mSkVKCr
The Steelers (and their fans) were demoralized after two early Eagles fumbles led to just three points.
Two recovered fumbles in 30 seconds in Eagles territory: 3 points pic.twitter.com/N3tHv1bkbW
And when Pittsburgh came closest to tying the game back up, the Birds recovered a fumble of their own.
Najee Harris just fumbled it away and Slay got the recovery. Eagles ball
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The kicker put some minds at ease with his performance, making both of his field goal attempts. He also connected on a 48-yarder that didn't count because of a Steelers penalty.
Elliott looked so good that Tom Brady called him David Akers. (Akers last played for the Eagles in 2010.)
"With the way that Akers is struggling with it this year... Excuse me, Jake Elliott."
Tom Brady earlier on the broadcast.
pic.twitter.com/8QY3oY9UuG
In the last minute, Tom Brady has called the #Steelers the Phillies and the #Eagles kicker Jake Elliott, David Akers.
To be fair, Brady was probably a little shook from seeing Brandon Graham before the game.
Brandon Graham talking to Tom Brady pregame.
Video: @JClarkNBCS
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Also, here's Graham with Pete Davidson for no apparent reason.
Brandon Graham and Pete Davidson because why not pic.twitter.com/xeyLCRn98F
The Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions Sunday, helping the Eagles' chances at the #1 seed in the NFC.
Updated NFC 1 seed scenarios: #Eagles are just one more DET loss + one MIN loss away from controlling their own fate for the NFC 1 seed. pic.twitter.com/BosS7e0guF
The Birds still need a little help on that front. But they got the job done for the tenth consecutive week.
State Champions 🏆@BetMGM | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/2j6g2BR2Pp
