Preview for Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Two of the NFL’s remaining undefeated groups meet on Sunday when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium.
Tampa Bay and Philadelphia have met within the playoffs in two of the final 4 seasons, with the Buccaneers triumphant at house on each events.
And although solely three weeks of the season have been performed, this matchup may be billed as a possible playoff preview.
The defending Tremendous Bowl-champion Eagles haven’t loved a convincing begin to their title defence, with their offense failing to fireplace on all cylinders and all of their wins coming by a single rating.
It took a blocked area purpose returned for a landing by Jordan Davis for the Eagles to survive against the Los Angeles Rams in a sport through which they recovered from a 26-7 deficit.
However the Eagles received’t have the ability to depend on such fortune each week, and their passing assault will possible have to get going if they’re to defeat a Buccaneers crew well-equipped to cease operating again Saquon Barkley. The Bucs have given up simply 3.6 yards per carry to this point this season, permitting solely 12 first downs on the bottom.
On the opposite facet of the ball, the Buccaneers can be with out possible future Corridor of Fame receiver Mike Evans with a hamstring harm. Quarterback Baker Mayfield is questionable with a biceps harm however is anticipated to play. Sort out Tristan Wirfs (knee) can be questionable, as is wideout Chris Godwin as he goals to return from an ankle challenge.
Having Godwin again could be an enormous increase for the Buccaneers as they face an Eagles secondary anticipated to be with out cornerback Adoree Jackson.
Jackson has struggled in a beginning function for Philadelphia this season, however the prospect of the Eagles having to show to his backup Kelee Ringo leaves the Eagles’ defensive backfield wanting much more weak.
Buccaneers rookie Emeka Egbuka can be hoping to reap the benefits of the weaknesses within the Philadelphia secondary. The primary-round decide already has 181 receiving yards and three touchdowns to his title and may view this matchup as one he can exploit.
The Buccaneers have skilled the same begin to the Eagles, their three victories coming by a mixed six factors. Nonetheless, if they’ll hand the Eagles their first loss, that may function an enormous assertion to the league about their very own championship credentials.
