![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Wentz tossed a TD pass to Matthews on the next possession to make it 10-0. Caleb Sturgis' 29-yard FG put them up 3-0. The Eagles scored on their first drive for the third consecutive game. "It was a poor performance by us, and I mean all of us. "We lost just about every aspect of that one," said Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin. "This is a very good NFC team," Roethlisberger said. Brown caught 12 passes for 140 yards, most of which after the outcome was decided. Roethlisberger had 257 yards passing, one interception and no TDs after tossing six in the first two games. Sproles finished with six catches for 128 yards and Kenjon Barner and rookie Wendell Smallwood each had their first career rushing TDs. "What he's doing is special and it's a testament to his preparation and demeanor," Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins said of Wentz. 3 quarterback until Sam Bradford was traded to Minnesota just eight days before the season opener. But Wentz is no ordinary rookie.Įveryone is jumping on the Wentz wagon in Philadelphia. Pittsburgh was 19-2 against rookie quarterbacks since 2004. The Steelers (2-1) averaged 31 points the first two weeks and are considered Super Bowl contenders. "We're playing inspired football."Īfter beating the Browns and Bears in the first two games, the Eagles (3-0) proved they could compete with the big boys. "Everyone has confidence and high expectations for themselves," Wentz said. 2 overall pick connected with Darren Sproles on a 73-yard, catch-and-run TD and tossed a 12-yard TD pass to Jordan Matthews. PHILADELPHIA - Carson Wentz threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns, a fierce defense shut down Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-3 on Sunday to remain unbeaten. ![]()
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