23 minutes ago, wussbasket said:

AJ Brown is a dog. The only negative thing about him is he cares too much. Every year the media tries to drum up something with him and the team, and every year he gives them a "shut the F up" game.

Best WR this team has ever had. And I feel like they only tap into 75% of his ability. 

6 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

I don’t believe that at all. They came out the gate passing

We need more of it, those first two drives were a thing of beauty, what could have been if Jalen didn't fumble?

Steelers were definitely focusing on stopping the run - and when teams do that, remind them we have 2 stud WR's. 

We made it.

3 minutes ago, Ace Nova said:

Yeah but they’ve done that several times in weeks prior - just with no success.  The one week they started the game off passing to Covey & Campbell I think. 

Which furthers the point. They didn’t try any stupid opening script plays to role players or designed runs. They made an effort to pass and it was pretty clear that was their gameplan. Nicks gonna lie because competitive advantage or some stupid reason. 

15 minutes ago, TEW said:

He’s been excellent, if under the radar.

Sets the edge HARD. Last night had 4 of our 8 pressures, a sack, and a deflected pass.

This kid is turning into a player…

Amazing what a real DC can do with talent

1 minute ago, ToastJenkins said:

Amazing what a real DC can do with talent

Dang straight. I'm also glad we got a DC who will likely be here long term. Not that he isn't deserving but I don't see teams looking at Vic for HC. This young defense could benefit tremendously by having Vic around for a while. 

4 minutes ago, Maga301 said:

We need more of it, those first two drives were a thing of beauty, what could have been if Jalen didn't fumble?

Steelers were definitely focusing on stopping the run - and when teams do that, remind them we have 2 stud WR's. 

Fumble ended up meaningless. They would have just punted since it was third down. I guess you can argue Steelers would have to work harder to get a FG on the second DeJean fumble. 

19 minutes ago, TEW said:

He’s been excellent, if under the radar.

Sets the edge HARD. Last night had 4 of our 8 pressures, a sack, and a deflected pass.

This kid is turning into a player…

He knocked Harris out of bounds which was key to holding the Steelers to a FG after Cooper's fumble.  

1 minute ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Fumble ended up meaningless. They would have just punted since it was third down. I guess you can argue Steelers would have to work harder to get a FG on the second DeJean fumble. 

I think they may have gone for it on 4th down at that position on the field.  It would have been about a 4th and 3.  

2 minutes ago, Maga301 said:

Dang straight. I'm also glad we got a DC who will likely be here long term. Not that he isn't deserving but I don't see teams looking at Vic for HC. This young defense could benefit tremendously by having Vic around for a while. 

I don’t see that either. He wanted to be here both for the team and for family geographical reasons. I hope we wheel him out like Biden well into his 80’s.

55 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

I feel like he does that all of the time

Yes, to the point that TJ Watt will turn a seemingly bad plan into a tactic. Also, because Jalen holds the ball you can an afford indirect approach. But today Jalen deserves his flowers.

100% this. That felt like a tone setter and last year’s defense probably wouldn’t have handled it as well like when they let Bradberry get punked by half of SF’s roster pre game last year and did nothing. 
 

They really have a great group of guys on that side of the ball this year. Re-signing CJGJ was as much about his personality and attitude as his play. They didn’t have that last season. He brings a good vibe to that group and won’t let anyone walk over him even if he does get beat. Quinyon has attitude, Carter is a borderline psychopath which you need in a DT, and every guy on that side has the other’s back. 

1 minute ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

100% this. That felt like a tone setter and last year’s defense probably wouldn’t have handled it as well like when they let Bradberry get punked by half of SF’s roster pre game last year and did nothing. 
 

They really have a great group of guys on that side of the ball this year. Re-signing CJGJ was as much about his personality as his play. He brings a good vibe to that group and won’t let anyone walk over him even if he does get beat. Quinyon has attitude, Carter is a borderline psychopath which you need in a DT, and every guy on that side has the other’s back. 

This year is not last year.

6 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

I think they may have gone for it on 4th down at that position on the field.  It would have been about a 4th and 3.  

I doubt they go for it, it was at their 43

14 minutes ago, RLC said:

We made it.

Regular season champions!!!    

13 minutes ago, ToastJenkins said:

Amazing what a real DC can do with talent

I think it also has to do with him getting stronger in the offseason and just learning that the NFL isn't the SEC.  Fangio plays a role, as does the new DL coach, but just having a year under his belt makes a big difference too.   They say the greatest leap happens between year 1 and 2.  It certainly did for him.

22 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Which furthers the point. They didn’t try any stupid opening script plays to role players or designed runs. They made an effort to pass and it was pretty clear that was their gameplan. Nicks gonna lie because competitive advantage or some stupid reason. 

Yeah maybe.   I also think Pittsburgh did a decent job of stopping/slowing down the run/focused on slowing down Barkley - so that likely helped as well, imo. 
 

(A lot of loaded boxes last night) 

Shout out to Gainwell for two really impressive plays yesterday. He continues to be the most underrated Eagle. 

2 minutes ago, Ace Nova said:

Yeah maybe.   I also think Pittsburgh did a decent job of stopping/slowing down the run/focused on slowing down Barkley - so that likely helped as well, imo. 

Basically, we should never be held under 24 a game at the minimum. 

39 minutes ago, TEW said:

He’s been excellent, if under the radar.

Sets the edge HARD. Last night had 4 of our 8 pressures, a sack, and a deflected pass.

This kid is turning into a player…

Yep.  I like what I see from him - seems to be more and more confident as well. 

2 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

Shout out to Gainwell for two really impressive plays yesterday. He continues to be the most underrated Eagle. 

Gainwell showed up.  👍

40 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

So, essentially, the plan should be to beat washington next week.  Then, heading into the Dallas/NYG stretch, it may be time to make some business decisions based on how things are looking.

Am I the only one....thinking, jesus...we beat Washington and then have to face them in the opening round of the playoffs being a bad thing?  It is hard to beat a team 3 times in a season.....yes, I know we are going for the #1 seed and if we get it, we probably wouldn't see Washington but....if we beat them next week and get the #2 seed....ut oh.....

4 minutes ago, NYEagle said:

Am I the only one....thinking, jesus...we beat Washington and then have to face them in the opening round of the playoffs being a bad thing?  It is hard to beat a team 3 times in a season.....yes, I know we are going for the #1 seed and if we get it, we probably wouldn't see Washington but....if we beat them next week and get the #2 seed....ut oh.....

I remember that happened with the Giants a while ago - beat them 1st game - then beat them twice more (final game and 1st playoff game - something like that) 

1 minute ago, NYEagle said:

Am I the only one....thinking, jesus...we beat Washington and then have to face them in the opening round of the playoffs being a bad thing?  It is hard to beat a team 3 times in a season.....yes, I know we are going for the #1 seed and if we get it, we probably wouldn't see Washington but....if we beat them next week and get the #2 seed....ut oh.....

2022 we beat the NYG 3 times if I'm not mistaken. 

1 minute ago, 315Eagles said:

2022 we beat the NYG 3 times if I'm not mistaken. 

I'm not saying it can't be done....but I just do not like the thought of having to try to do it.....