The Steelers played for the first time without familiar faces Hines Ward and James Farrior, who both retired in the offseason. Three other stars -- linebacker James Harrison, nose tackle Casey Hampton and running back Rashard Mendenhall -- sat out with injuries. Steelers fullback David Johnson and tackle Mike Adams left with right knee injuries. Tomlin said Johnson's injury appears serious.
Five starters sat out with injuries for Philadelphia. They were wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, tight end Brent Celek, defensive ends Jason Babin and Trent Cole and safety Nate Allen. Defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins left the game with a right hamstring injury.
