Eagles-Steelers score 0 Thursday in rare NFL tie
Scorless stalemate on national television an embarrassment for both teams
Thursday Night Football matchup promised a shootout, but the only shots fired came from a frustrated Philadelphia crowd
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers played to a 0-0 tie on Thursday Night Football in a game that was as ugly as the weather in Philadelphia. The game was the first scoreless tie in the NFL since 2014, and it was the first time the Eagles had been shut out since 1999.
The game was a disaster for both teams. The Eagles were held to just 183 total yards, and they converted just 2 of 12 third downs. The Steelers were even worse, gaining just 143 total yards and converting just 1 of 10 third downs.
The game was also a disappointment for fans, who expected a shootout between two of the NFL's most high-powered offenses. Instead, they got a game that was more like a defensive struggle. The Eagles and Steelers combined for just 16 first downs and 287 total yards.
The tie was the first for the Eagles since 2016, and it was the first for the Steelers since 2010. The tie also snapped the Eagles' five-game winning streak and the Steelers' two-game winning streak.
What went wrong for the Eagles and Steelers?
There were a number of factors that contributed to the Eagles' and Steelers' offensive struggles on Thursday night.
- The weather: The game was played in a steady rain, which made it difficult for both teams to throw the ball. The Eagles completed just 11 of 27 passes, and the Steelers completed just 9 of 20 passes.
- The defenses: Both the Eagles and Steelers defenses played well, limiting each other to a total of just 287 yards. The Eagles sacked Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger four times, and the Steelers sacked Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz three times.
- The penalties: Both teams committed a number of penalties, which also contributed to their offensive struggles. The Eagles committed 11 penalties for 90 yards, and the Steelers committed 10 penalties for 85 yards.
What's next for the Eagles and Steelers?
The Eagles (5-5) will host the New Orleans Saints (5-4) on Sunday, November 14. The Steelers (4-5) will host the Cincinnati Bengals (4-5) on Monday, November 15.
Both teams will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing performances on Thursday night. The Eagles will be trying to avoid falling to 5-6, while the Steelers will be trying to avoid falling to 4-6.
Conclusion
The Eagles-Steelers game was a disaster for both teams. The game was scoreless, the offenses were awful, and the defenses were dominant. It was a game that no one will want to remember.
The Eagles and Steelers will both be looking to bounce back from their disappointing performances on Thursday night. The Eagles will be trying to avoid falling to 5-6, while the Steelers will be trying to avoid falling to 4-6.
