Eagles Get 1st Preseason Win ‘When it Matters’

For the first time this preseason, the Philadelphia Eagles showed why expectations are high for them in the NFC East in 2014 with a 31-21 win over visiting Pittsburgh. Despite brief injury scares from LeSean McCoy and Jeremy Maclin, the offense looked impressive for the most part in building a 17-0 halftime lead before the majority of substitutions took place. Likewise, the defense made its own statements in holding the Steelers’ first-team offense in check and setting the overall game tone. Alex Henery missed another kick and Riley Cooper looked a little rusty as he adjusted to his first game action of the season, but otherwise the night was rather encouraging.

Maclin and Shady are both expected to be fine: Get the reports here. The Birds wrap up the 2014 preseason next Thursday when the Michael Vick and the Jets visit.

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