SS Robert Golden (hamstring) and LG Ramon Foster (chest) also didn’t return in the second half for Pittsburgh. Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons injured his left shin in the first half and was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Sturgis kicked a 38-yard FG on Philadelphia’s third drive for a 13-3 lead.Īfter Pittsburgh’s Markus Wheaton dropped a TD pass in the back of the end zone on the game’s opening drive, Bennie Logan blocked Chris Boswell’s 36-yard FG attempt. 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 straight game. 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. 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.

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.Īfter beating the Browns (0-3) and Bears (0-2) in the first two games, the Eagles (3-0) proved they could compete with the big boys. 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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