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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 2005, the Steelers became the first #6 seed to advance to a conference championship game, and go on to win the Super Bowl, since the playoff field was expanded to 12 teams in 1990. The Steelers are 6–2 in the Super Bowl , winning Super Bowls IX , X , XIII , XIV , XL and XLIII while losing Super Bowls XXX and XLV .
This is also a list of the last time a particular club won a wild card playoff game or had a first-round bye. ... Lost vs. Philadelphia 7: Pittsburgh Steelers ...
Ultimately, Philadelphia wasn’t able to gain more points — just to take more time. Five plays later, Elliott drilled a 41-yard field goal to extend Philadelphia's lead to 20-17. The Steelers ...
No. 1 seed Philadelphia Eagles: ... The Steelers won 28-14 over the Cleveland Browns. Pittsburgh didn't get a playoff spot because the Dolphins won to get the No. 7 seed. ... Eddy Pineiro hit a 42 ...
The team regrouped and, based on their powerful defense, won their last nine regular season games, five of which were shutouts. For the third consecutive year, a Steelers player (this time Jack Lambert) won the AFC Defensive Player of the Year award. Pittsburgh finished 10–4 and blew out the Colts 40–14 in the divisional playoffs.
The Eagles, now having enough players back from the war, resumed their traditional operation and continued under Neale, who took home back-to-back coach of the year awards as Philadelphia won consecutive NFL championships in 1948 and 1949. Individually, the Steagles' Jack Hinkle ended the season with 571 rushing yards.
Givins caught 11 passes for 136 yards. Pittsburgh won despite being outgained in total yards 380–289. Oilers coach Jerry Glanville was fired a few days after this game. This was a particularly satisfying win for the Steelers, who had started the season with a 51–0 loss to Cleveland and a 41–10 loss to Cincinnati.