We’ve got a Battle of Pennsylvania this weekend as the Steelers head to Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Eagles. Both teams are having very contrasting seasons — Pittsburgh is 2-5 and Philadelphia is 6-0. But none of that will matter when these teams step onto the field. Can the Steelers at least secure bragging rights against their state rivals — and hand them their first loss off the season — or will the Eagles move to 7-0 and further enhance their status as a Super Bowl contender? Our NFL expert has picks, predictions and best bets for this matchup, so let’s break it all down.
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NFL Week 8 Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles prediction
The Eagles have consistently been getting it done and teams just don’t seem to have an answer to Jalen Hurts and his receiving tandem of DeVonta Smith and AJ Brown. They will no doubt be motivated to keep things going and certainly won’t want to suffer their first loss to the Steelers of all teams. However, Pittsburgh boasts a vicious defense that could cause problems for Nick Sirianni’s team.