Chase Claypool racks up four TDs for Steelers

Before Sunday's game, Chase Claypool had just six receptions for 151 yards. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Chase Claypool racks up four TDs in Steelers' win over Eagles

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Oct 11, 2020 4:37 PM ET

The Steelers rookie wide receiver reeled in seven receptions for 110 yards and three touchdowns on 11 targets in Pittsburgh's 38-29 Week 5 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. He also had three carries for six yards and one touchdown.

The first RUSHING touchdown of @ChaseClaypool's career

FOX https://t.co/tI5aUTu7te pic.twitter.com/cVmmJUoFJq
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 11, 2020

A rushing touchdown AND a receiving touchdown for @ChaseClaypool so far

FOX https://t.co/tI5aUTu7te pic.twitter.com/gO1gIlFTEf
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 11, 2020

Hat trick for @ChaseClaypool!

FOX https://t.co/tI5aUTu7te pic.twitter.com/jla6krgwCu
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 11, 2020

Just the beginning

FOX https://t.co/tI5aUTu7te pic.twitter.com/fEzTUM6BvN
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 11, 2020

Claypool, a second-round pick out of Notre Dame, became the first rookie in Steelers' franchise history to score four touchdowns in a game and the first Steeler to do so since Roy Jefferson in 1968. His final score, which was a 35-yard reception, helped Pittsburgh hold off Philadelphia in a close game.

The Steelers are now 4-0 on the season for the first time since 1979 while the Eagles dropped to 1-3-1.

Before Sunday's game, Claypool had just six receptions for 151 yards. The rookie later posted this to his Twitter account.

7/11 ... always open. pic.twitter.com/vkv49AK6vL
— Chase Claypool (@ChaseClaypool) October 11, 2020

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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