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          Steelers' Pat Freiermuth scores on third and goal vs. Eagles

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          • Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterDec 15, 2024, 09:41 PM
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            • Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.
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          PHILADELPHIA -- Russell Wilson's first moon ball completion came when the Steelers needed it most.

          The quarterback hit tight end Pat Freiermuth for a nine-yard touchdown on third down with his signature high-arcing pass. The score capped off the Steelers' longest sustained drive of the game to that point -- an 11-play, 70-yard series over 6 minutes and 33 seconds.

          Prior to that drive, the Steelers longest drive gained three yards, and half of their first six possessions lost yardage. Another drive went for 2 minutes and 33 seconds, but ultimately lost five net yards because of penalties.

          Freiermuth's touchdown catch pulled the Steelers within one score after being down 17-3 early in the second quarter.