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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles will do battle during this week’s slate of NFL preseason action on Aug. 12. in Philadelphia. For Pittsburgh, this represents the team’s second exhibition game while Philadelphia opens up its summer slate. Below, we preview this preseason matchup.
The Eagles will not guarantee that Jalen Hurts is going to be under center Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. In fact, rumors continue to point in the direction of a potential Deshaun Watson trade depending on how his legal situation plays out.
In Pittsburgh, Ben Roethlisberger will once again be holding a clipboard after sitting out the opener. Instead, all eyes will be on Haskins after he played well against Dallas. The former Washington Football Team first-round pick could challenge for the No. 2 spot.
As of right now, it’s clear who the Steelers’ top-three wide receivers are. JuJu Smith-Schuster and stud youngster Chase Claypool will get the start outside with Diontae Johnson starting in the slot.
As for Washington, he could very well be on the roster bubble and is in the process of requesting a trade.
Reigning Heisman winner and first-round pick Devonta Smith will not play in this game after suffering a minor MCL injury to his knee early in training camp. He’s been Philadelphia’s top receiver this summer. But this does open things up for others.
In Pittsburgh, a veteran secondary likely won’t need to see much action ahead of the regular-season opener. That gives youngsters an opportunity to prove themselves here.
Bottom line: This Eagles vs Steelers preseason matchup is always fun for bragging rights in Pennsylvania. While it won’t matter once the regular season comes calling, expect a highly-entertaining affair. With Pittsburgh’s starters playing more than its counterparts, look for the Steelers to come away with the win.