It may be cold in Philadelphia, but the rivalry between the Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers heated up at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday night.
A brief skirmish broke out in the first quarter after Steelers tight end Darnell Washington appeared to block Eagles defensive back Darius Slay in the back of the end zone. Players from both teams gathered around them and a jostling ensued.
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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington pushed each other after Sunday's play. (Bill Streicher Iman Images)
Washington and Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III was cautioned for an alleged unnecessary roughness penalty. The Eagles accepted the penalty against Washington. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was upset about the penalty and informed one of the officials about it.
Pittsburgh finished the drive with a 37-yard Chris Boswell field goal.
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Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers players push and shove after first quarter play. (Bill Streicher Iman Images)
Philadelphia responded on its next drive. Jalen Hurts led the team with a six-play, 70-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to AJ Brown.
Both teams entered the so-called Battle of Pennsylvania as legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Russell Wilson has looked to be on his A-game in recent weeks, with his defense playing as well as ever as they compete for the AFC North crown.
The Eagles remain in first place in the NFC East against the rival Washington Commanders, despite controversy over Hurts and Brown.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers defender Alex Highsmith (56) and linebacker TJ Watt during the first half Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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If either team wins, there is no doubt that expectations for the playoffs will increase even more.
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