Overview
- Lane Johnson excelled in protecting Jalen Hurts against elite pass rusher T.J. Watt, allowing just one pressure in the Eagles' 27-13 win over the Steelers.
- Jalen Hurts delivered a strong performance, completing 25 of 32 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns, supported by Johnson's pass-blocking efforts.
- Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter faced criticism for an unnecessary roughness penalty, prompting a heated sideline exchange with head coach Nick Sirianni, who emphasized the need for smarter play.
- Landon Dickerson suffered a knee injury late in the first half and did not return; his status remains uncertain as the team evaluates the severity of the issue.
- Backup lineman Tyler Steen stepped in for Dickerson, overcoming early struggles to contribute effectively in a challenging matchup against the Steelers' defense.