E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!! Birds - Steelers '24 game thread

[Tom McAndrew]

Please use this thread for all pre-game, in-game, and post-game discussion of the 2024 Eagles - Steelers game.

I've liked the Steelers since the '70s and since they are in the Commonwealth but in the AFC, I root for them in general, except when they play my Eagles. Plus, there is the history (before my time, but perhaps @fairgambit was around for it) of the Steagles for one season during WW II. So I hope it's a good contest, and I invite Steelers fans to participate, but make no mistake about where my rooting interest is today.

Go Birds!!!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

too many Michigan Men at the Linc? LOL

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[WestSideLion]

That was a crazy game back in 2000. I recall that was the year the Eagles blew out Dallas in the pickle juice game to start the season.

They then kind of teetered a bit before that miracle comeback victory against the Steelers. After that, they played much better and started the great run under Andy Reid.

 

[fairgambit]

Please use this thread for all pre-game, in-game, and post-game discussion of the 2024 Eagles - Steelers game.

I've liked the Steelers since the '70s and since they are in the Commonwealth but in the AFC, I root for them in general, except when they play my Eagles. Plus, there is the history (before my time, but perhaps @fairgambit was around for it) of the Steagles for one season during WW II. So I hope it's a good contest, and I invite Steelers fans to participate, but make no mistake about where my rooting interest is today.

Go Birds!!!

I am old, but not THAT OLD (Steagles played in 1943).

 

[Tom McAndrew]

I am old, but not THAT OLD (Steagles played in 1943).

Just having a little fun/bringing you a little cheer. I figure the Christman Tree dilemma is causing you too much holiday frustration.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

That was a crazy game back in 2000. I recall that was the year the Eagles blew out Dallas in the pickle juice game to start the season.

They then kind of teetered a bit before that miracle comeback victory against the Steelers. After that, they played much better and started the great run under Andy Reid.

I do recall thinking that we had no chance after the Steelers kicked that late FG. And also worrying if Akers (and the FG unit) could get the kick off before time ran out.

 

[fairgambit]

Just having a little fun/bringing you a little cheer. I figure the Christman Tree dilemma is causing you too much holiday frustration.

No problem. Besides, if I was around in 43', and remembered the team, people today would say "My gawd. He looks great for his age."

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[LionJim]

No problem. Besides, if I was around in 43', and remembered the team, people today would say "My gawd. He looks great for his age."

They wouldn’t be talking about you, @fairgambit they’d be taking about your Christmas tree in February. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.)

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Birds' D forces a 3-and-out on the opening drive by the Steelers

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Birds with a nice drive, but have to go with a 34-yard FG attempt when they bog down .

Elliott makes the kick, so it's 3-0, Birds, with 9:56 left in the 1st qtr.

 

[LionJim]

Steelers D is the real thing. This was an important stop for Pittsburgh, I get the impression they’re not all that great at playing from behind.

 

[WestSideLion]

Nice first series for Hurts. Let’s see them start clicking on the passing side.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Birds' D forces a 3-and-out by the Steelers on their 2nd O drive.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

ugh, Hurts fumbles it while scrambling to try to get to the sticks on 3rd down. Steelers recover. Birds' O was moving again, but this doesn't help the Birds

Steelers take over at the Birds' 45

 

[Tom McAndrew]

3rd & 10, and Sweat with the sack for the Birds!!!

Another 3-and-out forced by the Birds' D

 

[Tom McAndrew]

ugh, Cooper DeJean rumbles on the punt return, and the Steelers recover at the Birds' 11

The Birds' are dominating, and yet they are killing themselves

 

[bbrown]

ugh, Cooper DeJean rumbles on the punt return, and the Steelers recover at the Birds' 11

The Birds' are dominating, and yet they are killing themselves

typical undisciplined Tomlin team.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

3rd & 18 ...

Wilson throws it out of the endzone, so the Birds' D holds for a FG attempt.

Chris Boswell with a 37-yard FG attempt, and it's good.

3-3, with 3:42 left in the 1st qtr

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[WestSideLion]

Turnovers are the one thing the Eagles can’t afford today. They were lucky to only give up 3 there.

Hurts is still shaky. Can he respond or will he clam up?

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Turnovers are the one thing the Eagles can’t afford today. They were lucky to only give up 3 there.

Hurts is still shaky. Can he respond or will he clam up?

I agree about not being able to afford turnovers.

As for Hurts, I wouldn't call him shaky. He was stopped, then trying to squirt free and pick up the 1st down, and just got caught by a nice play by Watt. Other than that, he's been quite good today. Sometimes, you just have to give credit to the other team's players.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

2 passes to A.J., and the Birds are to the Steeler's 34, after starting on their 30

 

[Tom McAndrew]

And then Barkley rumbles to the 2 or the 3 (spotted at the 5)

 

[Tom McAndrew]

TD, A.J. Brown!!!!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

With the PAT, it's 10-3, Birds, with 1:13 left in the 1st qtr.

 

[BobPSU92]

too many Michigan Men at the Linc? LOL

One is too many.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[LionJim]

Is Gainwell the regular 3rd-down back?

 

[WestSideLion]

Ok. Last drive was a great response from Hurts. The Steelers D is fantastic but they have no solution for AJ Brown.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

another 3-and-out forced by the Birds' D

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Cooper DeJean returns the punt to the Steelers' 45

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Is Gainwell the regular 3rd-down back?

not really. He spells Barkley periodically. There was some thought preseason that the Birds thought Gainwell was the better blocker, so he might be in a lot on 3rd & long. But (without the data in front of me) does not seem to have been the case throughout the season.