10 Steelers that can hand Philadelphia Eagles a third loss in 2020
. . Minkah Fitzpatrick, safety. 6. player. 55.
The Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers need to take the Steelers secondary seriously.
Minkah Fitzpatrick was a pleasant surprises for the ‘Steel City’ in 2019. The former Alabama Crimson Tide standout arrived via a trade from the Miami Dolphins two weeks into the season. He had an immediate impact for the team and helped them keep their season afloat despite the fact they had lost quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to an elbow injury in their Week 2 loss against the Seattle Seahawks.
As big an impact as Fitzpatrick had in 2019, he’s been relatively quiet in 2020. Opposing teams have targeted him ten times, and he has allowed seven receptions for 96 yards in three games. That isn’t what he’s being paid to do. He could bounce back at any time. If you’re an Eagles fan, cross your fingers and hope that dpesn’t happen in Week 5.
player. 55. . . . Mike Hilton, cornerback. 5
Nothing motivates an NFL player more than a contract year and that seems to be Mike Hilton’s case in 2020. The fourth-year corner has already started two games this year and is making the most out of his playing time. So far, he’s registered one interception, has batted three passes and he even has two sacks to his name.
Hilton has been targeted 16 times and has given up 11 completions, good for a 68.8-percent completion rate. Where Hilton separates himself from most is he isn’t giving up big plays, He’s allowed 9.7 yards perreception as opposed to Fitzpatrick’s 13.7. It’s true they play different positions, but the contrast between them is interesting, to say the least.