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Takeaways and observations from Eagles 25-11 win over Buccaneers in Week 3

We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia #Eagles 25-11 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 on MNF

Philadelphia’s 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.

The Eagles played another sloppy contest but moved to 3-0 on the season after a 25-11 win over the Buccaneers on ABC’s Monday Night Football.

Rookie defensive tackle and No. 9 overall pick Jalen Carter was again 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.

With the Birds set to start preparation for an NFC East matchup with Washington, here are takeaways and observations from the win.

 

Instant analysis of Eagles 25-11 win over Buccaneers on Monday Night Football

We’re looking at instant analysis of the Philadelphia #Eagles 25-11 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football

The Eagles played another sloppy contest but moved to 3-0 on the season after a 25-11 win over the Buccaneers on ABC’s Monday Night Football.

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 again 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.

With the Birds set to start preparation for an NFC East matchup with Washington, here’s an instant analysis of Monday night.

Key takeaways from the first half of the Eagles’ Monday night matchup vs. the Bucs

We’re looking at key takeaways from the first half as the Philadelphia #Eagles hold a 13-3 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was 12 of 21 passing, for 153 yards, with one touchdown and one interception, as a stout Philadelphia defense led the way.

D’Andre Swift led the rushing attack with 38 yards on five carries, logging 36 yards on the first drive.

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was 9-16 passing for 79 yards and one interception.

Mike Evans was held to two catches for 13 yards in the first half.

With kickoff for the second half fast approaching, here are takeaways and highlights from the first half.

Eagles vs. Buccaneers inactives for Monday Night Football

The #Eagles have announced their inactives for tonight’s Week 3 matchup in Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers

The Eagles just announced their inactives for tonight’s Week 3 matchup in Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers, and Mario Goodrich is a surprise healthy scratch.

Earlier on Monday, the team elevated wide receiver Devon Allen and punter Braden Mann from the practice squad for the game.

Mann was signed to the practice squad on September 18 and will make his Eagles debut tonight.

Allen will make his NFL regular-season debut after spending last season and the first two weeks of this season on the practice squad.

Tampa will be without starting cornerback Carlton Davis III due to a toe injury. Their first-round pick, Calijah Kancey, is inactive because of a calf injury.

Defensive starters Vita Vea and Devin White will play after being listed as questionable for most of the week, along with starting guard Cody Mauch.

Eagles at Bucs: 5 things to watch for during Week 3 matchup

We’re looking at five things to watch during the Philadelphia #Eagles Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football

We’re just hours aways from an intriguing Monday night matchup featuring two undefeated NFC teams when Tampa host Philadelphia at Raymond James Stadium.

‘Big Game Notre Dame’ Strikes Again

It happened. Again. Now what?

Unfortunately, Notre Dame fans have been here before. For folks my age, this is the only Notre Dame we’ve known. Failing to win on the biggest stage. In the most humiliating and excruciating ways. One of the main lead-up storylines to this ballgame was the notion of “if not now then when” for the Irish in one of these moments. That question hits home hard after this outcome.

While this game ended in hauntingly similar “Bush Push” style, the feel is different. Notre Dame had about 10 different situations where if any 1 goes their way, they win. Notre Dame made none of those plays. The Irish blew this one. There’s no way around it. And that’s what hurts the most. Notre Dame doesn’t know how to win these kinds of games, which is devastating given that a hundred years of Irish lore is based upon the opposite being the case.

Let’s dissect some of the carnage, shall we?

Eagles updated 53-man roster vs. Buccaneers: News and notes for Week 3

We’re looking at the Philadelphia #Eagles updated 53-man roster for Monday night’s Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL rosters are always fluid, and the Eagles have had some changes ahead of Monday night’s Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In Week 2, Philadelphia moved on from punter Arryn Siposs, signing Braden Mann to the practice squad.

The Eagles will also get back three key starters and it’s another prime opportunity for Nicholas Morrow, Christian Elliss, Sydney Brown, and others to carve out a role ahead of Week 4.

With kickoff just hours away, here’s an updated 53-man roster by jersey number.

4 quarterbacks the Saints could sign with Derek Carr on the mend

With Derek Carr injured and Jake Haener still suspended, the Saints could use another quarterback to round out the depth chart. Here are four realistic options:

With Derek Carr injured and Jake Haener still suspended, the New Orleans Saints could use another quarterback to round out the depth chart. Let’s not play dumb: Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill are going to stay on top and do their best to lead this team while Carr is on the mend. They aren’t going to find a new starter.

But it’s worth adding another passer to the practice squad to at least see the team through their next three games until Haener is reinstated, and maybe longer until Carr is cleared to return (if he’ll even be sidelined that long; right now, we just don’t know).

Depth is important, and these are four realistic options:

Notre Dame vs Ohio State: Confidences & Concerns

How you feeling about the Irish today?

Notre Dame vs. Ohio State week is upon us. All of college football awaits the answers to so many major questions relating to both of these teams. How much better does Sam Hartman make Notre Dame in the most premier of matchups? How will new Buckeyes starter Kyle McCord handle the hostile “greened out” home crowd? Are the Irish ready to take the next step or are the Buckeyes a threat to win it all this year?

In many ways, this game feels like both teams’ first. Neither the media or fans on either side of this battle seem to have drawn many concrete conclusions about either team based on the results of the games leading into this. This kind of game at Notre Dame Stadium doesn’t come around often. Will the Irish take advantage?

Let’s examine some confidences & concerns Irish fans may have entering this Saturday’s Midwestern masterpiece of a game.

Eagles-Bucs Friday injury report: 2 players miss practice, 10 listed as limited participants

The Philadelphia #Eagles had 10 players listed as limited and two players miss practice ahead of Monday night’s matchup against the Buccaneers

The Eagles released their Friday injury report ahead of Monday night’s matchup against the Buccaneers, and the Birds had ten players listed as limited participants.

Reed Blankenship, Kenneth Gainwell, and James Bradberry have all returned to practice and look ready to return to the lineup.

At the same time, Quez Watkins and Terrell Edmunds both could be questionable, depending on what happens Saturday.