Steelers vs. Eagles Predictions, Picks & Odds: NFL Week 15, Sunday 12/15
Jalen Hurts and Russell Wilson. Two great NFL quarterbacks at different parts of their trajectory. Jalen Hurts is trying to get over that hump and win a Super Bowl. While Russell Wilson is hoping to prove he can get back there and do it again. And both have a chance to make it happen this year.
Both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are in first place in their division. But their aspirations are larger than that. And this matchup will play a key part in their trajectory. We’ll factor in all the narratives, stats, and injuries while we make our Steelers vs. Eagles Week 15 NFL predictions!
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Steelers vs. Eagles Predictions For NFL Week 15, Sunday 12/15
Given these teams are in different conferences, they don’t square up all that often. The last time they played was in 2022 when the Eagles won 35-13. Their prior two games were in 2020 and 2016. These are obviously very different teams from then so that doesn’t give us much info to go by.
The Eagles only have one loss on the season - to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It’s kind of interesting to note that another one loss team, the Detroit Lions, also lost their only game to Baker Mayfield and company. The Steelers dropped games to the Browns, Cowboys, and Colts but have won their other 10.
Pittsburgh Steelers: The Russell Wilson Era
Arthur Smith’s offenses have always been unique. While some coaches like Sean McVay lean heavily into their top 11 guys, the Steelers prefer a rotation. Outside of George Pickens, the Steelers rarely have a wide receiver, tight end, or running back playing more than 80% of the snaps. And they’ll be without Pickens this week making it even more of a team effort.
The Steelers defense and special teams have been a huge part of their success thus far. The Steelers currently rank 8th overall in defensive DVOA per FTN Fantasy and they are a top five team in points allowed. On special teams Chris Boswell has been as reliable as they come with multiple game winning performances. Mike Tomlin joked last month that he is “tired of giving him game balls”.
Philadelphia Eagles: The Saquon Barkley Show
The Eagles pass-catchers have dealt with injuries at various stages. AJ Brown missed time early on and DeVonta Smith has missed three games as well, including weeks 12 and 13. Now tight end Dallas Goedert has been on IR. Luckily for them, the heroics of Saquon Barkley and the nearly unstoppable “Tush Push” have made life easy on the Eagles offense.
It hasn’t all been offense though as the Eagles defense has been great as well. Our friends at FTN grade them out as the fourth best unit. They’ve been especially tough on pass-catchers on the outside with their pair of great cornerbacks.
Steelers vs. Eagles Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines
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- Point Spread: Pittsburgh Steelers +5.5 (-110) vs. Philadelphia Eagles -5,5 (-110)
- Money Line: Pittsburgh Steelers (+200) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (-250)
- Game Total (Over/Under): Over 43 (-110) vs. Under 43 (-110)
Steelers vs. Eagles: Philadelphia Eagles -5.5 (-110 at BetMGM Sportsbook)
Mike Tomlin is one of the best coaches in the league. It isn’t always pretty but he finds a way to get it done. This week unfortunately might just be too tall of an order for his Steelers. They’ve been relying heavily on the run but the Eagles are one of the best teams at stopping it. With no George Pickens they are dangerously thin at wide receiver. Mike Williams has capped out at about a third of the snaps at most since being acquired and Van Jefferson is more of a journeyman than a WR1. Pat Freiermuth has a 91.7% catch rate per Pro Football Focus yet they have not leaned on him heavily for some reason.
On the flip side, the star power of Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Saquon Barkley is just too strong. Dallas Goedert hasn’t been a huge factor and Grant Calcaterra is a reasonable fill-in. Beyond the Goedert injury, the Eagles are fairly healthy. Despite ~75% of the public money being on the Steelers to cover, I think the “Team of Destiny” in Pittsburgh ends up being humbled this week without their star wideout.
Steelers vs. Eagles Injury Report & Latest News
Finally, let’s take a quick look at the projected starting lineups for both teams heading into tonight’s matchup:
PIT Steelers
- WR George Pickens - Out
- S DeShon Elliott - Out
- DT Larry Ogunjobi - Out
- DT Montravius Adams - Questionable
- OT Calvin Anderson - Questionable
PHI Eagles
- WR Britain Covey - Out
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Player News
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan expects Jaxson Dart to sit his entire rookie year if “all goes well.”
The problem with that otherwise sensible opinion, of course, is that it is extremely unlikely “all goes well” with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston on a roster that found itself picking at No. 3 overall last month. If the Giants are genuinely serious about redshirting Dart for a year, it will be easier than most places because of the presence of two veteran quarterbacks instead of just one, but coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen both have their jobs on the line. That almost equals “break rookie glass.” Teams have become more amenable to sitting blue-chip rookie QBs in recent years, but we would be stunned if Dart fails to make 2025 starts.
Colts claimed DT Eric Johnson II off waivers from the Patriots.
A 2022 fifth-round pick of the Colts, Johnson spent two years in Indy before last year’s sojourn in Boston. Waived at final cuts last summer, Johnson was claimed by the Pats. He’s been a steady special teamer and rotational depth piece up front. Johnson’s Colts experience greatly enhances his 53-man roster odds, but his spot will be far from a given. He turns 27 in July.
NBC Sports’ Matt Maiocco reports that the 49ers and OT D.J. Humphries do not have a deal in place.
Humphries reported on his social media account a few weeks ago that he had agreed to a contract with the 49ers, but that does not appear to be the case. At least for now. Humphries tore his ACL at the end of the 2023 season and was released by the Cardinals. He spent most of the 2024 season rehabbing before signing with the Chiefs. He started at left tackle in Week 14 before hurting his hamstring and missing the rest of the season. He will continue to search for another opportunity.
Patriots DT Christian Barmore (blood clots) will be ready to play in Week 1.
Barmore was limited to just four games last season while battling blood clots. He told reporters on Thursday that he’s been cleared for all football activity and has been a full participant in the Patriots’ offseason workout program. He expects to be fully ready by Week 1.
Raiders hired Brandon Hunt as Vice President of Player Personnel
Hunt was most recently the senior director of scouting for the Philadelphia Eagles and spent the previous two seasons as their director of scouting. Before joining the Eagles, Hunt spent 12 seasons (2010-21) as the pro scouting coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
ESPN’s Seth Wickersham reports Caleb Williams considered forcing a pre-draft trade from the Bears before ultimately deciding he could win in Chicago.
In other words, he mulled pulling an Elway. “Chicago is the place quarterbacks go to die,” were the words of Caleb’s father Carl to ESPN’s Seth Wickersham. Williams reportedly desired a trade to the Vikings, but he changed his mind after touring the Bears’ facility. “I can do it for this team,” Caleb reportedly told his dad. “I’m going to go to the Bears.” Williams acknowledged any attempt to force a trade would require going scorched earth on the Bears and city of Chicago, a process he did not have the stomach for. There have been zero reports of Bears/Williams drama since he made his peace with the idea, even after former coach Matt Eberflus’ clown show 2024 mistakes. It’s an interesting story, but one firmly planted in the past.