Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-6
21
FINAL
28
Philadelphia
Eagles
6-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-21 in a tightly contested Week 11 matchup that had significant playoff implications. With this victory, the Eagles solidified their position in the hunt for a top seed in the NFC, while the Steelers faced a critical setback in their playoff aspirations.
Aaron Rodgers put forth a commendable effort for the Steelers, throwing for 219 yards and two touchdowns, but it was Saquon Barkley who stole the show for Philadelphia with a dominant ground game, racking up 91 rushing yards. Tetairoa McMillan was a key target in the passing game, amassing 109 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and make crucial plays.
Defensively, the Eagles made their presence felt, with Andrew Mukuba leading the charge with six total tackles and an interception that proved pivotal in the second half. Nolan Smith Jr. added to the pressure on Rodgers with 1.5 sacks, contributing to a defensive performance that disrupted the Steelers' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Mukuba's interception set up a touchdown drive that ultimately sealed the game for Philadelphia.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 29 | 21 | 219 | 2 | 1 | 102.5 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 19 | 10 | 184 | 1 | 0 | 103.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 12 | 91 | 7.6 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 84 | 6.5 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 109 | 21.8 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 8 | 106 | 13.3 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Grant Calcaterra | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

