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Eagles vs. Buccaneers: One thing to watch from each offensive position group

We’re looking at one thing to watch from each of the Eagles’ offensive position group ahead of Monday night’s matchup vs. the Buccaneers

After the Cowboys’ upset loss to the Packers and Lions win over the Rams, the Eagles-Buccaneers winner will travel to Detroit for a divisional-round matchup next Sunday.

The two teams have met five previous times, including Tampa Bay’s NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia in 2002 to close out Veteran’s Stadium. The most recent postseason meeting came just two years ago, in 2021, in Jalen Hurts’ first road playoff start; Tampa won 31-15.

With final preparations completed for both teams, we’re looking at one thing to watch from each of the Birds offensive position groups.

Eagles unofficial depth chart ahead of wild card matchup vs. Buccaneers

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles unofficial depth chart for their Wild Card matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Eagles have a chance to write a new chapter on this season, and the journey will start at Raymond James Stadium against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-8) on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.

It’ll be a rematch of a Week 3 clash that also took place on a Monday night, as Philadelphia came away with a 25-11 win that wasn’t as close as the score indicated.

On that night in September, the Eagles ran for 201 yards, and Hurts passed for 277, dominating the time of possession. It started an identity crisis for Philadelphia, as they struggled going 1-for-5 in the red zone.

The Eagles’ defense limited Tampa Bay to 41 rushing yards, forced two takeaways, and held Mayfield to 146 passing yards with two quarterback sacks.

With kickoff fast approaching, here’s an updated depth chart for Monday night courtesy of Philadelphia’s PR staff.

Eagles updated 53-man roster vs. Buccaneers: News and notes for wild card matchup

We’re looking at an updated 53-man roster for the Philadelphia Eagles Wild Card matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Eagles are in Tampa for an intriguing wild card matchup against the NFC South champion, Buccaneers, on ABC/ESPN, Monday Night Football.

After the Cowboys’ upset loss to the Packers and Lions win over the Rams, the Philadlphia-Tampa winner will travel to Detroit for a divisional-round matchup next Sunday.

The Bucs and Eagles have met five previous times, including Tampa Bay’s NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia in 2002 to close out Veteran’s Stadium. The most recent postseason meeting came just two years ago, in 2021, in Jalen Hurts’ first road playoff start; Tampa won 31-15.

With final preparations completed for both teams, we’re at an updated 53-man roster for the Eagles.

Eagles vs. Buccaneers: 3 ways Tampa Bay has improved since Week 3 matchup

We’re looking at three ways the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have improved since their Week 3 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles

On September 25, 2023, the Philadelphia defense shut down Baker Mayfield and the Tampa offense, while the road team had a 100-yard rusher and 100-yard receiver on a night when Jalen Hurts and the offense left points on the board.

Rookie defensive tackle and No. 9 overall pick Jalen Carter was dominant in limited pass rush opportunities, while the Eagles secondary adjusted without Avonte Maddox in the slot, moving James Bradberry and Sydney Brown around the field.

In that matchup, Tampa finished with 174 total yards and was 5-10 on third downs.

Fast forward four months later, and the two teams will meet for a second time this season after the Buccaneers won the NFC South, securing the fourth seed.

Both teams are vastly different since that matchup, and we’re looking at three ways that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have improved since the last meaningful contest.

7 key free agents who may be playing their final game with Eagles

We’re looking at seven key free agents who could be playing their final game for Philadelphia when the Eagles face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Philadelphia is headed to Tampa for a Monday night playoff matchup against a nemesis they know too well from playoff years past.

The Bucs and Eagles have met five previous times, including Tampa Bay’s NFC Championship Game win in Philadelphia in 2002 to close out Veteran’s Stadium. The most recent postseason meeting came just two years ago, in 2021, in Jalen Hurts’ first road playoff start; Tampa won 31-15.

Howie Roseman has put together one of the top rosters in the NFL, but a loss could mean the final bow for 20+ unrestricted free agents who could look elsewhere for greener pastures or more playing time.

With kickoff a little over 32 hours away, we’re looking at seven key free agents who could be playing their final game in an Eagles uniform.

Eagles vs. Bucs: 5 adjustments Dave Canales and Todd Bowles will make in Wild Card round

We’re looking at five adjustments Todd Bowles and David Canales will make when the Buccaneers host the Eagles in Monday’s NFC Wild Card game

The Buccaneers will look to avenge an early regular season loss when they host the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Wild Card Round matchup.

The Bucs and Eagles have met five previous times, including Tampa Bay’s NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia in 2002 to close out Veteran’s Stadium. The most recent postseason meeting came just two years ago in 2021 in Jalen Hurts’ first road playoff start, Tampa won, 31-15.

With final preparations completed for both teams, we’re looking five adjustments that Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles, and OC Dave Canales will make on Monday night.

7 key offensive adjustments the Eagles have to make entering the playoffs

We’re looking at seven key offensive adjustments and changes the Philadelphia Eagles have to make entering the postseason

The NFL regular season is a wrap, and Philadelphia is the No. 5 overall seed in the NFC after a 27-10 loss to the Giants at MetLife Stadium in Week 18.

The Eagles went 1-5 down the stretch, but Nick Sirianni’s team advanced to the postseason for the third year in a row, finishing with an 11-6 record.

They face a familiar foe on the road when they travel to Tampa to face the 9-8 Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium without an injured A.J. Brown.

The postseason is also about conforming, and we’re looking at seven critical adjustments Philadelphia must make entering the final game of the wild card round.

Wild Card Weekend picks: Who the experts are taking in Eagles vs. Buccaneers

We’re looking at who the NFL Experts are picking in the Philadelphia Eagles Wild Card round matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Philadelphia went 1-5 down the stretch, but Nick Sirianni’s team advanced to the postseason for the third year in a row, finishing with an 11-6 record.

They face a familiar foe on the road when they travel to Tampa to face the 9-8 Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium without an injured A.J. Brown.

The Bucs and Eagles have met five previous times, including Tampa Bay’s NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia in 2002 to close out Veteran’s Stadium. The most recent postseason meeting came just two years ago in 2021 in Jalen Hurts’ first road playoff start, Tampa won, 31-15.

With kickoff a little over 48 hours away, we’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking in this intriguing matchup to close out wild card weekend.

PFF grades: Where Eagles offensive players ranked in NFL this season

We’re looking at where Philadelphia Eagles offensive players ranked in PFF grades this season

Philadelphia finished the 2023 NFL regular season 11-6 after a 27-10 loss to the Giants in the season finale, and they’ll look to regroup while entering the postseason with a fresh outlook.

The Eagles had standouts on both sides of the football, and with preparation for the Buccaneers set to begin, we took an early look at the highest and lowest-graded players from this season via PFF. 

Today we will look at where Philadelphia offensive players ranked in the NFL among their peers.

7 stats to know for Eagles vs. Buccaneers in wild-card round

We’re looking at seven stats to know ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles Wild Card Round matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The brackets are set on both sides, and the Eagles will hit the road on Monday night for their sixth playoff meeting against the Buccaneers when the two teams close out the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend.

Philadelphia dominated Tampa Bay in Week 3 during their first Monday night matchup, and it’ll be the second time quarterback Jalen Hurts has faced the Bucs in the postseason at Raymond James Stadium.

With on-field preparation set to begin for both teams, we’re looking at seven stats to know for Monday night.