The Philadelphia Eagles take flight to Tampa Bay, signaling their quest for redemption, hoping to erase the bitter memory of last season’s painful playoff loss. That fateful day saw our Birds crumble under the sheer power of the Buccaneers, falling 32-9 and sealing their early playoff exit.
Tampa Bay: A Decade Dominance Over Philadelphia
Truth be told, it’s like the Buccaneers have a key to the city of Philadelphia, dominating the Eagles with a 5-1 record over the past decade and leading the overall series 12-11-0. The Eagles’ head coach, Nick Sirianni, is now walking a tightrope. Following a shoddy end to last season—dropping six of the last seven games and then getting wiped clean in the Wild Card round—Sirianni’s seat is hotter than the Florida sun. A few eyebrow-raising calls and decisions have left fans scratching their heads, overshadowing the fleeting goodwill from their two wins this season.
Skating on Thin Ice
Lady Luck seemed to favor Sirianni and his squad narrowly last week against the New Orleans Saints. But make no mistake, another stumble in Tampa could see Sirianni’s fate snapped off faster than a bad snap.
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How to Watch: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM EST
- Site: Raymond James Stadium
- City: Tampa, FL
- TV/Streaming: FOX
Game Odds for Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Week 4
The latest odds, hot off the press courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+105), Philadelphia Eagles (-125)
- Spread: Eagles -2
- Total: 43.5
The line debuted at -2.5 favoring the Eagles, dipped to -1.5, and has since rebounded to -2. The total fell from 45.5 to 42.5.
NBC Sports Bet Best Bets
Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) places his bet on Saquon Barkley Over 76.5 rushing yards:
“It’s like the Eagles are clinging to their last lifeline, Saquon Barkley. The Bucs’ run defense has been shakier than a leaf in a storm, surrendering 137 yards per game. If Vita Vea is anything less than 100%, that defense is in for another rough ride. With Barkley slicing through defenses like a hot knife through butter and nailing this number every game, the over on his rushing yards is the smart play.”
Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Team Stats and Betting Trends
- The Eagles are 2-1 against the spread this season
- The Buccaneers are 2-1 against the spread this season
- The OVER is 1-2 for Buccaneers games this season
- The Eagles are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 as a road favorite
- The UNDER is 4-1 in the Eagles’ last 5 games
Quarterback Matchup: Eagles vs. Buccaneers
- Eagles – Jalen Hurts is on the hunt to regain his form this season. However, turnovers have been his Achilles’ heel, with six already this season.
- Buccaneers – Baker Mayfield, fresh off a contract extension, has led his crew to a respectable 2-1 start so far.
Eagles and Buccaneers: Player News & Injuries
- • Eagles WR AJ Brown (hamstring) is set to practice Friday but remains questionable for Sunday’s showdown.
- • Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (concussion) is missing Friday’s practice and is also questionable for Sunday.
- • Eagles RT Lane Johnson (concussion) holds a questionable status for the game.
- • Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield JR (foot) is ruled out for the match.
- • Buccaneers DT Dalijah Kancey (undisclosed) will miss Sunday’s action.
- • Buccaneers RT Luke Goedeke (concussion) won’t be available either.
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