It may be cold in Philadelphia, but the rivalry between the Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers warmed up at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday night.
A brief skirmish broke out in the first quarter after it appeared Steelers tight end Darnell Washington blocked Eagles defensive back Darius Slay in the back of the end zone. Players from both teams gathered around them and pushing and shoving ensued.
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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington push and shove each other after a game on Sunday. (Bill Streicher-Imagn images)
Washington and Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III were flagged for unnecessary roughness penalties. The Eagles accepted the punishment for Washington. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was angry with the penalties and made this known to one of the officials.
Pittsburgh ended the drive with a 37-yard Chris Boswell field goal.
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Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers players push and pull after action during the first quarter. (Bill Streicher-Imagn images)
Philadelphia responded on the next drive. Jalen Hurts led the team down the field on a six-play, 70-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to AJ Brown.
Both teams participated in the so-called Battle of Pennsylvania as legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Russell Wilson seemed to be on its A-game in recent weeks, with the defense playing as well as ever in the battle for the AFC North crown.
The Eagles, despite some controversy surrounding Hurts and Brown, have maintained the NFC East lead over the embattled Washington Commanders.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers defenders Alex Highsmith (56) and linebacker TJ Watt during the first half on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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A win for both teams would certainly help their playoff hopes.
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