The Eagles prolonged their win streak to 10 straight video games after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday by two touchdowns. Philadelphia is 12-2 now with the potential of securing the No. 1 seed in sight. Right here’s a take a look at how the rookies did on this recreation.
Quinyon Mitchell: B+
A quiet, spectacular day from Quinyon Mitchell towards the Steelers. Pittsburgh’s passing recreation was largely quiet as a consequence of Mitchell and firm locking up the perimeter threats. George Pickens being absent gave Mitchell simpler matchups, however he solely gave up two receptions on the entire day.
Cooper DeJean: C
Defensively, Cooper DeJean was glorious as soon as once more. Nevertheless, a fumbled punt return early within the recreation allowed Pittsburgh to place up three factors. Whereas he had a pleasant 22-yard return on the following punt, the giveaway remains to be an enormous mark towards the rookie.
The Relaxation
- A comparatively quiet recreation for Jalyx Hunt, who solely noticed 17 whole defensive snaps and logged a sort out. He did draw a holding penalty on Steelers left sort out Dan Moore.
- Johnny Wilson noticed a bunch of snaps on working downs, usually being motioned and used as a powerful facet blocker.
