Entering today’s game, the Philadelphia Eagles have the most sacks in the league through four weeks with 17. But the Pittsburgh Steelers are averaging five sacks per game, with 15 in total, which is still the second-most in the league even though they have had to have one game rescheduled.
The state of Pennsylvania has become the sack capital of the NFL. And today’s game will help determine who gets the crown. At least that’s how some of the day’s pass rushers are taking it. Cameron Heyward admitted last week that he is motivated by playing other teams with great defensive lines to see how he and his teammates stack up.