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Inside the Eagles: Eagles 'D' fails in the clutch philly.com PITTSBURGH - The Eagles liked their odds on third down and 12. Related: ESPN.com, CNNSI.com
	Steelers' Mendenhall provides dagger for Eagles Oct 7, 2012 philly.com PITTSBURGH - The Eagles had just pounded out a 17-play, fourth-quarter touchdown drive that appeared to have three main features:
	The Colts Discount Double Checked And B.J. Raji-Shuffled All Over The Packers: Your Sunday NFL GIF Roundup Oct 7, 2012 deadspin.com Here's where we're putting the GIFs of the week, from Donald Brown triumphantly trolling the Packers to Brandon Lloyd dancing around like no one's looking. Only the Chargers and Saints have yet to play, so let's see what the week had to offer. More »
	Michael Vicks fumbles hurt Eagles this time Oct 7, 2012 philly.com PITTSBURGH - The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers needed to prepare a defensive game plan for dealing with Michael Vick, the quarterback was a scatter-armed 26-year-old whose biggest public relations issue was an unfortunate incident regarding what use… Related: CNNSI.com
	Kurt Coleman throws away Antonio Brown’s shoe (VIDEO) Oct 7, 2012 Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com Antonio Brown had a big game during the Pittsburgh Steelers' tight win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He finished the day with 86 yards on seven catches, so the Eagles had to get creative in defending him. For example, Kurt Coleman tried the old Steal Br…
	Roethlisberger is the QB Vick could be Oct 7, 2012 ESPN.com PITTSBURGH -- The Philadelphia Eagles' defensive players were wrung out but not beaten down. They'd known, coming into the game, that they were in for a nightmare against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, and nothing about the way he p…
	Eagles Fail to Finish; Fall to Steelers 16-14 in Pittsburgh Oct 7, 2012 Matt Loede, eaglesgab.com The Eagles had already won four games by a total of four points in 2012. Sunday in the Steel City vs Pittsburgh, they were seconds away from their third one-point win of the year. Instead, their defense was unable to stop Ben Roethlisberger, Rashard Men… Related: profootballtalk.com, philly.com
	Steelers top Eagles with last-second field goal Oct 7, 2012 Associated Press, ESPN.com Shaun Suisham hit a 34-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 16-14 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
	Tornoe's Take: Eagles-Steelers Oct 7, 2012 Vaughn Johnson, philly.com Cartoonist Rob Tornoe draws a weekly cartoon for the Philadelphia Inquirer's sports section as well as during each Eagles game. Here's a look at the Birds' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 7. For all of Rob's Eagles cartoons, click here.Emai…
	Steelers' Polamalu re-injures right calf Oct 7, 2012 CNNSI.com PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu left Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter after aggravating his strained right calf. Related: ESPN.com
	Halftime thoughts: Vick looks awful Oct 7, 2012 ESPN.com PITTSBURGH -- Honestly, 30 of the worst minutes of professional football I've ever watched. The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the Philadelphia Eagles 10-0 at halftime of a game of which neither side should be proud and for which Eagles quarterback Michael Vi…
	Vick can’t stop fumbling, Polamalu can’t stay healthy Oct 7, 2012 Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Eagles quarterback Michael Vick continues to be a turnover machine. Vick lost two fumbles in the first quarter of today’s game in Pittsburgh, continuing a rough season in which he simply hasn’t been able to protect the ball. Heading into today’s gam…
	Countdown Live: Eagles-Steelers Oct 7, 2012 ESPN.com Join our ESPN.com NFL experts as they break down the match up between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Contribute your thoughts and questions beginning at 1 p.m. ET. See you there. Countdown Live: Eagles-Steelers
	How you feeling? Eagles-Steelers Oct 7, 2012 ESPN.com PITTSBURGH -- As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to face the Steelers here at 1 pm ET on Sunday afternoon, here is one reason for Eagles fans to be feeling good and one reason for concern. Feeling good: The Eagles have shown a great deal of toughness an…
	Scouting Eagles-Steelers Oct 7, 2012 philly.com The Eagles couldn't buy a win in a close, fourth-quarter game last season. They already have three in four games this season.
	Inside the Eagles: Defensive backs rave about new coach Todd Bowles Oct 7, 2012 philly.com Each week during the season, Todd Bowles pieces together a montage of clips from film study that he has deemed worthy enough for his players to watch in preparation for their coming opponent.