Eagles vs. Steelers: What Philadelphia Must Do to Beat in-State Rival

October 6, 2012   ·   Alex Ballentine   ·   Jump to comments

If the Philadelphia Eagles want to continue their impressive start to the 2012 season, they'll have to find a way to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road.
The Eagles sit at 3-1 through four weeks, boasting the best record in the NFC East. Despite the hot start, there are still some areas that Philadelphia will need to improve if it hopes to prove itself as a legitimate Super Bowl contender in the NFC.
The Steelers will provide a stern test for the Eagles legitimacy.
Pittsburgh is off to an uncharacteristically rough start as injuries at key positions have led to a 1-2 start. However, with a bye week to get healthy and make the appropriate adjustments, the Eagles can expect to see a very prepared Steelers team on Sunday.
Here's what the Eagles will have to do to win the battle of Pennsylvania.
 
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