The Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles are cross-state rivals who meet every few years in inter-conference play.
Their rivalry has shown a clear trend recently: Philadelphia’s explosive offense and dual-threat quarterback have dominated Pittsburgh’s traditionally strong defense.
Eagles lead the last 5 meetings 3-2, winning the most recent game 27-13 in December 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia averaged 27.8 points per game across those five matchups, while the Steelers averaged just 16.2 points.
Quick Overview: Last 5 Steelers vs Eagles Games
This table shows the pattern across recent meetings between these Pennsylvania rivals.
| Date | Result | Steelers points | Eagles points | Total yards (PIT) | Total yards (PHI) |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Eagles win | 13 | 27 | 163 | 401 |
| Oct 30, 2022 | Eagles win | 13 | 35 | 302 | 401 |
| Oct 11, 2020 | Steelers win | 38 | 29 | 367 | 336 |
| Sep 25, 2016 | Eagles win | 3 | 34 | 251 | 426 |
| Oct 7, 2012 | Steelers win | 16 | 14 | 343 | 246 |
Key trends:
- Eagles won 3 of the last 5 games, including the two most recent matchups.
- Philadelphia averaged 362 total yards per game, while Pittsburgh averaged 285 yards.
- Eagles converted third downs at 55.6% across these games, showing strong offensive efficiency.
Latest Game Stats: Eagles 27, Steelers 13 (December 15, 2024)
Philadelphia dominated in Week 15 of the 2024 season, building a 17-3 halftime lead and controlling 38 minutes of possession. The Eagles held Pittsburgh to a season-low 163 total yards and just 10 first downs.
Quick Match Summary
| Category | Pittsburgh Steelers | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Final score | 13 points | 27 points (win) |
| Week / Season | Week 15, 2024 regular season | Week 15, 2024 regular season |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | Home team |
| Total yards | 163 yards | 401 yards |
| Passing yards | 128 net yards (107 after sacks) | 290 net yards (270 after sacks) |
| Rushing yards | 56 team rushing yards | 131 team rushing yards |
| Turnovers | 1 (fumble lost) | 2 (both fumbles lost) |
| Third-down rate | 3/10 (30%) | 10/17 (59%) |
| Time of possession | 21:54 minutes | 38:06 minutes |
Pittsburgh played without star receiver George Pickens, who missed the game with a hamstring injury. Philadelphia controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides, out-gaining the Steelers by 238 total yards.
Russell Wilson vs Jalen Hurts: Quarterback Comparison
This game featured two mobile veterans, but Hurts clearly outplayed Wilson in every passing and rushing category.
Quarterback Stats
| Quarterback | Team | Comp/Att | Pass yards | Pass TDs | INT | Rushes | Rush yards | Rush TDs |
| Russell Wilson | Steelers | 14/22 | 128 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | Eagles | 25/32 | 290 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 45 | 1 |
Key insights:
- Wilson threw for a season-low 128 yards on 14 completions, facing constant pressure from Philadelphia’s defensive line.
- He connected with tight end Pat Freiermuth for a 12-yard touchdown but otherwise could not sustain drives.
- Hurts completed 78% of his passes for 290 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus added 45 rushing yards and a 1-yard rushing score.
- His passer rating of 125.3 was nearly 31 points higher than Wilson’s 94.5, showing complete control of the game.
For fantasy players, Hurts delivered elite QB1 numbers with 3 total touchdowns, while Wilson had his worst passing performance of 2024.
Steelers Offensive Leaders: Struggling without Pickens
Pittsburgh’s offense could not function without George Pickens, who leads the team in receiving yards. Calvin Austin III stepped up in his absence, but the Steelers finished with only 10 first downs total.
Steelers Rushing Leaders
| Player | Position | Carries | Rush yards | Yards per carry | Rush TDs | Long run |
| Najee Harris | RB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 0 | 7 |
| Russell Wilson | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 |
| Jaylen Warren | RB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Cordarrelle Patterson | RB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 |
Steelers Receiving Leaders
| Player | Position | Targets | Receptions | Rec yards | Yards per catch | Rec TDs | Long gain |
| Calvin Austin III | WR | 5 | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 0 | 31 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 6 | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 1 | 12 |
| Ben Skowronek | WR | 1 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 |
| Mike Williams | WR | 2 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 |
What these numbers show:
- Harris and Warren combined for just 26 rushing yards, unable to establish any run game against Philadelphia’s front.
- Austin led the team with 65 receiving yards on 5 catches, but no other receiver topped 22 yards.
- Freiermuth’s 12-yard touchdown catch was Pittsburgh’s only offensive score until the fourth quarter.
- The Steelers converted just 3 of 10 third downs and gained only 163 total yards, both season lows.
Eagles Offensive Leaders: Balanced and Explosive
Philadelphia controlled the game through balanced offense. Jalen Hurts spread the ball to multiple receivers, while Saquon Barkley anchored the rushing attack.
Eagles Rushing Leaders
| Player | Position | Carries | Rush yards | Yards per carry | Rush TDs | Long run |
| Saquon Barkley | RB | 19 | 65 | 3.4 | 0 | 22 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 15 | 45 | 3.0 | 1 | 23 |
| Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 0 | 7 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
Eagles Receiving Leaders
| Player | Position | Targets | Receptions | Rec yards | Yards per catch | Rec TDs | Long gain |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 11 | 8 | 110 | 13.8 | 1 | 21 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 12 | 11 | 109 | 9.9 | 1 | 22 |
| Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 3 | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 16 |
| Grant Calcaterra | TE | 1 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 |
Key insights:
- Barkley rushed for 65 yards on 19 carries, providing steady production to control the clock.
- Hurts added 45 rushing yards and scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
- Both A.J. Brown (110 yards, 1 TD) and DeVonta Smith (109 yards, 1 TD) topped 100 receiving yards, giving Pittsburgh’s defense no answer.
- Brown scored on a 1-yard touchdown in the first quarter, while Smith’s 2-yard score in the second quarter built a 17-3 halftime lead.
- This was the perfect balance: 131 rushing yards, 290 passing yards, 10 of 17 third-down conversions.
Defensive Stats: Philadelphia Dominated the Line
Philadelphia’s defense held Pittsburgh to season lows in yards and first downs, while the Steelers’ defense played well but could not overcome offensive struggles.
Team Defensive Summary
| Team | Total tackles | Sacks | Tackles for loss | QB hits | Fumbles forced/recovered |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 92 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0/3 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 39 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0/1 |
Notable defenders:
- Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts led all tacklers with 11 total tackles (6 solo).
- Steelers edge rushers Nick Herbig and T.J. Watt combined for 3 sacks and 3 quarterback hits.
- Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean led Philadelphia with 10 total tackles (7 solo).
- Eagles defensive end Nolan Smith Jr. recorded 1 sack, 2 tackles for loss, and 2 quarterback hits.
Philadelphia’s defense controlled the line of scrimmage, limiting Pittsburgh to just 56 rushing yards and forcing quick throws under pressure.
Special Teams: Clean Kicking, Neutral Returns
Special teams did not produce any explosive plays, but both kickers were perfect on field goals.
Special Teams Summary
| Player / Unit | Team | Stats |
| Chris Boswell | Steelers | FG: 2/2 (long 49), XP: 1/1, 7 total points |
| Jake Elliott | Eagles | FG: 2/2 (long 41), XP: 3/3, 9 total points |
| Cordarrelle Patterson | Steelers | 2 kick returns, 65 yards, 32.5-yard average |
| Kenneth Gainwell | Eagles | 2 kick returns, 63 yards, 31.5-yard average |
| Cooper DeJean | Eagles | 3 punt returns, 29 yards, 9.7-yard average |
Both kickers made every attempt, and neither team produced a big return. Special teams were neutral in this game, with the outcome decided by offense and defense.
Key Takeaways from Steelers vs Eagles Player Stats
- Eagles dominate recent rivalry: Philadelphia leads 3-2 in the last 5 meetings and has won both games since 2020, averaging 31 points per game in those two wins.
- Jalen Hurts vs Steelers: Across his career against Pittsburgh, Hurts averages strong efficiency numbers and always accounts for multiple touchdowns through passing and rushing.
- A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are unstoppable: Both topped 100 yards and scored touchdowns in the latest game, showing perfect balance that Pittsburgh’s secondary could not stop.
- Russell Wilson struggles without weapons: His season-low 128 passing yards came without George Pickens, proving how important the star receiver is to Pittsburgh’s offense.
- Third-down efficiency wins games: Philadelphia’s 59% third-down rate compared to Pittsburgh’s 30% allowed the Eagles to control possession for 38 minutes and keep the Steelers’ offense off the field.
FAQs
Who has the better record in recent Steelers vs Eagles games?
Philadelphia leads 3-2 in the last 5 meetings, including wins in 2024, 2022, and 2016, while Pittsburgh won in 2020 and 2012.
How did Jalen Hurts perform in the latest game vs Pittsburgh?
Hurts completed 25 of 32 passes for 290 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus rushed 15 times for 45 yards and 1 rushing touchdown, accounting for 3 total scores.
Which Eagles receivers had the best stats against the Steelers?
A.J. Brown caught 8 passes for 110 yards and 1 touchdown, while DeVonta Smith had 11 receptions for 109 yards and 1 touchdown, both topping 100 yards.
What was Russell Wilson’s worst game of 2024?
His performance against Philadelphia was his season low, throwing for just 128 yards on 14 completions without star receiver George Pickens available.
How did the Eagles control the game so completely?
Philadelphia converted 10 of 17 third downs, held possession for 38 minutes, and out-gained Pittsburgh 401-163 in total yards, dominating on both sides of the ball.
