Eagles, Steelers gamers get into skirmish as rivalry sport between title contenders heats up

It could be chilly in Philadelphia, however the rivalry between the Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers heated up Sunday night at Lincoln Monetary Discipline.

A short skirmish broke out within the first quarter after it appeared Steelers tight finish Darnell Washington blocked Eagles defensive again Darius Slay into the again of the tip zone. Gamers from each groups gathered round them and pushing and shoving ensued.

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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) and Pittsburgh Steelers tight finish Darnell Washington push and shove one another after a play on Sunday. (Invoice Streicher-Imagn Pictures)

Washington and Steelers broad receiver Calvin Austin III have been flagged for pointless roughness penalties. The Eagles accepted the penalty on Washington. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was upset with the penalties and made it recognized to one of many officers.

Pittsburgh ended the drive with a 37-yard Chris Boswell area purpose.

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Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers gamers push and shove after a play through the first quarter. (Invoice Streicher-Imagn Pictures)

Philadelphia responded on the subsequent drive. Jalen Hurts led the staff down the sphere on a six-play, 70-yard drive that ended with a landing move to A.J. Brown.

Each groups got here into the so-called Battle of Pennsylvania as respectable Tremendous Bowl contenders. Russell Wilson gave the impression to be on his A-game in latest weeks with the protection enjoying nearly as good as ever as they’ve been in rivalry for the AFC North crown.

The Eagles, although with some controversy surrounding Hurts and Brown, have maintained the NFC East lead over the contending Washington Commanders.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers defenders Alex Highsmith (56) and linebacker T.J. Watt through the first half on Sunday. (AP Photograph/Matt Slocum)

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A win for both staff would definitely add to their playoff hopes.

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