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NFL: Pittsburgh 27, Philadelphia 13

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Ben Roethlisberger was 13-of-25 passing for 247 yards Sunday night, as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat Philadelphia, 27-13, in NFL exhibition play.

Willie Parker gained 32 yards and scored a touchdown on 10 rushes, and also caught three passes for 40 yards for the Steelers (3-1). Hines Ward caught three passes for 41 yards and Heath Miller picked up 50 yards on two catches.

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Rookie Kevin Kolb went 26-for-37 for 260 yards and one TD for the Eagles. Starting quarterback Donovan McNabb connected on 5-of-11 passes for 60 yards.

Correll Buckhalter rushed for 43 yards on 10 carries and Lee Vickers caught six passes for 66 yards and a touchdown for Philadelphia (1-2).

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