Steel City Blitz · Oct 10, 2020
Tight Ends are the X-Factor Against the Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are 1-2-1 four games into the season, and somehow leading the dreadful NFC East. They come back to Pittsburgh for the first time since 2012. Earlier this week, I detailed how the Eagles “Wide-9” technique has caused problems for the Steelers in the past. The Eagles have a very good defensive line and lead the league in sacks with 17. Statistically, their pass defense has been around the league average. Defensively, Philadelphia ranks 17th in passing yards allowed and 13th in passing touchdowns allowed. However, of the 7 passing touchdowns allowed by the Eagles this season, FIVE have been to tight ends.
