Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada has been the subject of scorn for Steelers fans this season, but he dialed up a winner on a fourth down late in the first quarter on Sunday.
After Eagles defensive end Brandan Graham committed a penalty for trying to simulate the snap on a field goal, the Steelers elected to go for it from the 1-yard-line. Quarterback Kenny Pickett handed the ball to wide receiver Chase Claypool coming around the left side of the line and Claypool floated a pass to fullback Derek Watt for a touchdown.
It’s Claypool’s first career touchdown pass and Watt’s first career touchdown catch. It also tied the game 7-7 with just under two minutes to play in the first quarter.
Claypool also had one catch for eight yards on the drive and tight end Pat Freiermuth had a 21-yard catch that moved Pittsburgh into the red zone.
