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Eagles vs. Steelers predictions for Week 15 of the NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Eagles (11-2) host the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday afternoon.
Let’s get to the predictions:
Reuben Frank (7-6)
It would be easy to pick against the Eagles this week. They’re facing a Steelers team that’s 10-3 and in first place in the AFC North, has won seven of its last eight games, is an NFL-best 4-0 against winning teams, has a likely Hall of Fame quarterback, the No. 5 scoring defense and has allowed only one 100-yard rusher. Factor in the off-field drama swirling around the Eagles this week and it seems like there’s a lot conspiring against the Eagles. But despite all that, I’m picking the Eagles. This team is so talented and so focused and a legit Super Bowl contender, and a close win over the Panthers or some unfortunate comments by Brandon Graham didn’t do anything to change my mind about that. I think things are fine between Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown, and although I do have concerns about the passing game and Jake Elliott, I still think the Eagles are going to keep the thing rolling this weekend. Ten in a row would be the longest winning streak in franchise history, and with only the Commanders, Cowboys and Giants remaining after the Steelers, a win Sunday would make a 13-game winning streak to end the season a realistic goal. This is a tough one. One of the Eagles’ biggest challenges this year, and I think they’ll be up for it.
Eagles 23, Steelers 20
Dave Zangaro (8-5)
This should be a fun game between two physical teams. Maybe some of the drama of this week has you feeling differently about the Eagles but I’m not there. They’re still on a nine-game winning streak and the formula of running the ball and playing stout defense is working. Sure, the passing game needs to be better than it was against the Panthers but that doesn’t mean there’s not a ton of talent on their roster. I think they…
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Publish date : 2024-12-14 12:00:00
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