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The Eagles–Steelers rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers.Historically a significant in-state matchup between the two NFL teams located in Pennsylvania, the rivalry has been marked by its infrequent matchups due to its interconference nature, which has been cited as a reason for its low intensity.
In a December 30, 1995 Wild Card playoff game, the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions combined for 95 points in what was the NFL's highest scoring postseason game until 2009. The Eagles dominated the game on seven Detroit turnovers, winning 58–37. The Eagles scored 31 points in the second quarter alone, and led 38–7 at halftime.
The season's lone win came in the season's final game against the Philadelphia Eagles, with whom the Steelers shared the league cellar: the Eagles compiled an identical 1–9–1 record with their season's sole bright spot being an earlier triumph over the Steelers. The victory broke a winless streak that had extended to nearly 14 months.
Pittsburgh's Russell Wilson was stymied by the Eagles' defense and threw for a season-low 128 yards. He threw a 9-yard TD pass to Pat Freiermuth while falling to 6-1 lifetime against the Eagles. It was clear the Steelers missed wide receiver George Pickens, who leads the team in receptions (55) and yards receiving (850) by a wide margin.
The Philadelphia Eagles rebounded from a pair of rough passing games to bully a Pittsburgh Steelers team that lost star pass rusher T.J. Watt to an ankle injury.. The Eagles took an early lead ...
The first recorded night football game was the 1892 Wyoming Seminary vs. Mansfield State Normal football game and ended at halftime with a 0–0 tie. [377] The season opener on September 7 featured the defending champion facing off against the current season's champion.
It has been called the greatest rivalry in NFL history other than Steelers vs Ravens. [102] [103] The Giants and Eagles have met five times in the playoffs, with the Eagles leading 3–2. The Giants won in 1981 and 2000, and the Eagles won in 2006, 2008, and 2022. The Eagles currently lead the all-time series 96–89–2 as of the end of the ...
Most Passes Completed, Game, 47; Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns, Jan 10, 2021 (Wild Card Round) Fewest Passes Completed, Game, 2; Detroit Lions vs New York Giants, Dec 15, 1935 (NFL Championship Game) Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Cardinals, Dec 19, 1948 (NFL Championship Game) Most Passes Completed, Both Teams, Game, 68