Rubber has officially met the road for most NFL teams by now. This is the stretch run, which means each game has significant implications, whether it’s for postseason seeding or NFL Draft odds.
Perhaps the most interesting game on the Week 15 slate is Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon. Beyond the in-state rivalry of it all, both Philly and Pittsburgh have a lot to play for. This is a game that could go a long way toward determining the standings in both conferences.
We cannot ignore the unique competitive context of this game either. For the Steelers, it’s a chance to break their 59-year victory drought in Philadelphia. Quite literally, the Steelers have not won a game in Philadelphia since 1965. The Steelers have had more success on their home turf, of course, but Lincoln Financial Field (and its predecessors) have been cursed ground for the Steelers…