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Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) at Philadelphia Eagles (11-2)
The Eagles have won nine consecutive games and lead the NFL with 190.5 rushing yards per game this season, becoming the first team since Washington in 1983 to record at least 100 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in 12 of their first 13 games of a season. The Steelers have won 10 games for the 11th time under head coach Mike Tomlin (since 2007) and rank fourth in rushing defense this season, allowing 91.5 rushing yards per game.
- Philadelphia clinched a playoff berth last week and have qualified for the postseason in each of their four seasons under head coach Nick Sirianni, their longest streak since securing five straight playoff appearances from 2000-04.
- Since his first start of the season in Week 7, Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson is 6-1 with 13 touchdowns (12 passing, one rushing) and a 103.9 passer rating. Wilson has 121 regular-season wins since entering the NFL in 2012, the fifth-most by a quarterback in his first 13 seasons in NFL history, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famers Peyton Manning (141 wins) and Brett Favre (125) as well as Tom Brady (136) and Ben Roethlisberger (123).
- Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts recorded three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) in the team’s Week 14 victory and has 36 career games with a rushing touchdown, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young (36 games) for the third-most by a quarterback in NFL history.
- Hurts, who recorded two separate winning streaks of 11 games from 2021-22 and 2022-23, can become the fifth quarterback since 1950 with at least three career winning streaks of 10-or-more games, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers John Elway and Peyton Manning as well as Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes.
- Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley leads the NFL with a franchise-record 1,623 rushing yards and 1,890 scrimmage yards this season. This week, he can become the fourth player in the past 25 seasons (2000-24) with 1,700 rushing yards in his first 14 games of a season, joining Chris Johnson (1,730 rushing yards in 2009), Jamal Lewis (1,747 in 2003) and Adrian Peterson (1,812 in 2012).
- Barkley can become the fourth non-rookie in NFL history to record 2,000 scrimmage yards in his first season with a team, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk (2,429 scrimmage yards in 1999 with the St. Louis Rams), Priest Holmes (2,169 in 2001 with Kansas City) and Ricky Williams (2,216 in 2002 with Miami).
- Barkley, who had 2,028 scrimmage yards as a rookie with the New York Giants in 2018, can become the fourth player in NFL history to record 2,000 scrimmage yards in a season with two franchises, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Eric Dickerson (L.A. Rams and Indianapolis Colts) and Marshall Faulk (St. Louis Rams and Indianapolis Colts) as well as Christian McCaffrey (Carolina and San Francisco).
Series History
- All-Time Eagles lead, 48-29-3
- Last: Eagles Win, 35-13 (Oct. 30, 2022)
- Home Series tied, 19-19-1
- Last: Steelers Win, 38-29 (Oct. 11, 2020)
- Away Eagles lead, 29-10-2
- Last: Eagles Win, 35-13 (Oct. 30, 2022)
- Playoffs Eagles lead, 0-1
- Last: Eagles Win, 21-0 (Dec. 21, 1947)
Series Notes
- Sunday’s game will mark the 82nd overall and 81st regular-season meeting between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
- The Eagles own a 20-game advantage in the overall series (49-29-3) and 19- game advantage in the regular-season series (48-29-3).
- Philadelphia captured the only meeting in the postseason (21-0 in Pittsburgh on Dec. 21, 1947).
- Sunday’s game will be the 42nd regular-season meeting between the two teams in Philadelphia.
- The Eagles own a 19-game advantage in the regular-season series in Philadelphia (29-10-2).
- The Steelers (523) and Eagles (450) rank first and 10th, respectively, in the most regular-season victories in the League since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
- Pittsburgh (.614) and Philadelphia (.532) rank first and 11th, respectively, in the highest regular-season winning percentage in the League since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
- The 80 regular-season meetings with the Eagles are tied for the third-most of any opponent in franchise history.
The Coaches
- Steelers: Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 183-103-2 (18)
- Overall: 183-103-2 (18)
- Versus Opponent: 2-3
- Eagles: Nick Sirianni
- At Franchise: 45-19 (4)
- Overall: 45-19 (4)
- Versus Opponent: 1-0
Gameday Information
- Date: Sunday, December 15
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET - Location: Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia, PA
Capacity 67,594 // Natural Grass - TV: FOX (Locally WPGH-TV)
- Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play)
- Tom Brady (analysis)
- Erin Andrews (field reporter)
- Tom Rinaldi (field reporter)
- Satellite Radio
- Eagles: Sirius 158, XM/SXM 229, Internet 825
- Steelers: Sirius 161, XM/SXM 384, Internet 826
- National Radio: ESPN Radio
- Steve Levy (play-by-play)
- Sal Paolantonio (analysis)
- Courtney Cronin (field reporter)
- Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network
Locally: 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) & 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh)
(48 affiliates – see below)- Rob King (play-by-play)
- Craig Wolfley (analysis)
- Max Starks (sideline)
- Missi Matthews (field reporter)
- Referee: Alan Eck
- Vegas: Steelers -5.5 | Over/Under: 42.0
Steelers-Browns Pregame Show
Joe and Brian discuss if this is the year the Pittsburgh Steelers finally break their curse against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Steelers haven’t won a game in the City of Brotherly Love since 1965! This predates Chuck Noll, the Steel Curtain, and even the Terrible Towel!
There’s reason to believe the 10-win Steelers have a shot of breaking this streak come Sunday, but to do so, they’ll be up against an evenly matched 11-win Eagles team in what could be a sneak peek at this year’s Super Bowl.
View the video below on YouTube or visit our podcast page to find it on all popular audio platforms.
SCU Steelers News & Notes
- HBO’s Hard Knocks to blame for Steelers rough second half schedule
- Steelers to watch against Eagles in Week 15
- Steelers Scouting Report: Philadelphia Eagles, Week 15
- Official Injury Report
Team Rankings
| PIT | PHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Record | 5-1-0 | 5-1-0 |
| Away Record | 5-2-0 | 6-1-0 |
| Record vs. Spread | 10-3-0 | 8-5-0 |
| Points Scored/Game | 24.8 (10th) | 26.3 (8th) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 18.3 (5th) | 18.0 (2nd) |
| Takeaway Diff. | +17 (1st) | +4 (9th) |
| Pass Yds/Game | 206 (23rd) | 180 (31st) |
| Rush Yds/Game | 132 (9th) | 190 (1st) |
| Def. Pass Yds/Game | 218 (17th) | 178 (2nd) |
| Def. Rush Yds/Game | 91 (4th) | 105 (8th) |
Team Leaders
| Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | 138/213, 1784 yds, 12 TDs |
| George Pickens | 55 rec, 850 yds, 3 TDs |
| Najee Harris | 223 rush, 877 yds, 5 TDs |
| Philadelphia Eagles 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | 222/325, 2602 yds, 16 TDs |
| A.J. Brown | 48 rec, 836 yds, 4 TDs |
| Saquon Barkley | 266 rush, 1623 yds, 11 TDs |
Steelers Notes
- STEELERS secured 21st-consecutive season without losing record, tied with 1965-85 Dallas Cowboys for longest streak in NFL history.
- QB RUSSELL WILSON totaled 175 yards (158 pass, season-high 17 rush) with 2 TD passes vs. 0 INTs with 101.1 rating last week, 73rd-career game with 2+ TD passes & 0 INTs, tied with HOFer Peyton Manning for 5th-most all-time. Aims for 4th in row with 100+ rating & 3rd in row with 2+ TD passes. Has 90+ rating in each of 3 road starts this season. Is 5-0 with 9 TDs (8 pass, 1 rush) vs. INT & 99.7 rating in 5 career starts vs. Phi. Is 6-1 as starter this season.
- RB NAJEE HARRIS is only player in AFC with 50+ scrimmage yards in 13 games this season. Aims for 3rd in row with rush TD. Needs 123 rush yards to become 4th player since 2000 & 1st since Adrian Peterson (2007-10) with 1,000+ rush yards & 5+ rush TDs in each of 1st 4 seasons.
- RB JAYLEN WARREN had 72 scrimmage yards (47 rush, 25 rec.) last week, 7thstraight game with 55+ scrimmage yards.
- WR GEORGE PICKENS has 70+ rec. yards in 5 of his past 6.
- WR VAN JEFFERSON had 2nd TD catch of season in Week 14.
- TE PAT FREIERMUTH aims for 3rd in row with TD catch.
- LB T.J. WATT aims for 5th in row with TFL. Had 3 TFL & sack in only career came vs. Phi. (10/11/20). Needs half sack for 6th-career 10-sack season.
- LB ALEX HIGHSMITH had 2 TFL & sack last week. Has 2 TFL & sack in 2 of his past 3. Had TFL in last meeting.
- DT CAMERON HEYWARD had 2 sacks in Week 14. Aims for 3rd in row with 2+ TFL & sack. Has PD in 6 of past 7. Aims for 3rd in row vs. Phi. with sack.
- CB JAMES PIERRE & DL KEEANU BENTON each had 1st INT of season last week.
- S DESHON ELLIOTT led team with season-high 13 tackles & had PD last week.
Eagles Notes
- EAGLES clinched playoff berth for 4th-consecutive season. Became 1st team since 1983 (Washington) with 100+ rush yards & rush TD in 12 of its 1st 13 games of season.
- QB JALEN HURTS had 3 TDs (2 pass, 1 rush) & 110.8 rating last week, his 8th game with both pass TD & rush TD this season, tied 4th-most such games in single season all-time. Is 1st QB since 1950 with 3 9+ game win streaks in 1st 5 seasons. Became 4th player since 2000 with 13+ rush TDs in 3 straight seasons. Has 13 TDs (9 pass, 4 rush) & 102 rating in 6 home starts in 2024. Passed for 285 yards & 4 TDs vs. 0 INTs for 140.6 rating in last meeting. Became 4th QB ever with 3,000+ rush yards in 1st 5 career seasons.
- RB SAQUON BARKLEY rushed for 124 yards in Week 14 & leads NFL with franchise-recod 1,623 rush yards in 2024, 2nd-most by player in 1st 13 games of season since 2000. Leads NFL with 1,890 scrimmage yards & can become 18th player all-time with multiple 2,000-yard seasons.
- WR A.J. BROWN has 5+ catches & 65+ yards in 4 of his past 5. Had 6 catches for 153 yards & career-high 3 TDs in last meeting & aims for his 3rd in row vs. Pit. with 6+ catches, 150+ rec. yards & rec. TD.
- WR DEVONTA SMITH had 5th rec. TD of season last week. Has TD catch in 4 of his past 5 at home. Had 5 catches in last meeting.
- LB ZACK BAUN had 11 tackles, career-high 3 TFL & sack in Week 14. Ranks 3rd in NFL with career-high 128 tackles. Aims for his 4th in row at home with 10+ tackles & TFL.
- LB NAKOBE DEAN led team with 12 tackles last week & has 1st season with 100+ tackles (106) in 2024. Aims for his 3rd in row at home with 10+ tackles.
- DT JALEN CARTER had 2 TFL last week & has career-high 12 TFL in 2024. Aims for his 3rd in row with 2+ TFL.
- CB DARIUS SLAY had 2 PD last week & has 9th-career season with 10+ PD (10) in 2024.
- S C.J. GARDNER-JOHNSON had 2 PD & 15th-career INT last week.
Steelers TV Coverage
This week’s game will be broadcast on nationally on FOX.
Regional broadcast image courtesy of 506sports.com – Steelers coverage in RED.
Steelers Radio Coverage
Flagship Stations
- WDVE-FM (102.5)
- WBGG-AM (970)
Pennsylvania Affiliates
- Altoona-WVAM (1430)
- Altoona-WRKY (104.9)
- Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)
- Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)
- Bedford-WBVE (107.5)
- Butler-WISR (680)
- Chambersburg-WCHA (800)
- Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)
- Clarion-WCCR (92.7)
- Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)
- DuBois-WIFT (102.1)
- DuBois-WKFT (101.3)
- Erie-WRKT (104.9)
- Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)
- Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)
- Latrobe-WCNS (1480)
- Milton-WVLY (100.9)
- Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)
- Somerset-WNTI (990)
- Starview-WONN (92.7)
- State College-WQWK (1450)
- Uniontown-WMBS (590)
- Washington-WJPA (1450)
- Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)
- Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)
Maryland Affiliates
- Cumberland-WRQE (106.1)
- Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)
Ohio Affiliates
- Fremont-WOHF (92.1)
- Marietta-WJAW (630)
- Youngstown-WNIO (1390)
Virginia Affiliates
- Vienna-WDMX (100.1)
West Virginia Affiliates
- Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)
- Fairmont-WMMN (920)
- New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)
Steelers Nation Radio
Steelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifically to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on www.steelers.com, the official Steelers app or the iHeart app on your smartphone, and at 102.5 WDVE HD2.
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