Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012
Eagles-Steelers: What to watch
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After watching film of both teams, Scouts Inc. breaks down key elements of the Week 5 Eagles-Steelers matchup.
• Pittsburgh must establish an effective ground attack: The Steelers are ranked last in the league (65 yards per game, 2.6 yards per attempt) rushing the football. Philadelphia stymied the Giants (57 rushing yards) in Week 4 and has been stingy early in the season, yielding 3.8 yards per rush. Pittsburgh is expecting Rashard Mendenhall back from injury for this matchup and needs to get him on track early. Look for offensive coordinator Todd Haley to go with a fresh featured back and a rested offensive line.
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