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WATCH: Bucs force a fumble on QB Desmond Ridder to close the half

The Bucs defense delivered when the Falcons were looking to score points to end the first half.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t get a turnover against the Lions in Week 6, but the defense managed to rectify that in Week 7.

The Falcons were set to score points at the end of the half while in field goal range, but with 17 seconds left, the Bucs defense delivered. Tampa Bay outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett and defensive tackle Calijah Kancey pincered in on Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder as he dropped back to pass, and they forced a fumble on him that was recovered by Jamel Dean. The Bucs elected to leave the half with all three timeouts, but the move prevented the Falcons from scoring and kept the game tied.

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The top Bucs defensive players in 2023 so far, per PFF

The Bucs defense has been one of the NFL’s top units, and quite a few of Tampa Bay’s defensive players have contributed to that.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-1 coming out of their bye week, and their excellent defensive play has been a big reason why.

The Bucs defense has been one of the NFL’s best, hanging with elite units in both EPA/play and DVOA. There have been a number of contributors on that side of the ball, and despite injuries, the team has managed to limit red zone offenses and particualrly stifle the run against its opponents.

Pro Football Focus has graded every Bucs defensive player in the team’s first four games, and there have been numerous pieces that have contributed to Tampa Bay’s excellent defensive unit. Here are Tampa Bay’s top defensive players (minimum 60 or more snaps) in the eyes of PFF:

A Bears timeline of everything that’s gone wrong in the 2023 season (so far)

Breaking down all the mayhem of the Bears’ nightmare season to this point.

Over the last three decades, the Chicago Bears have been one of the NFL’s worst teams. They’ve won a total of four playoff games since 1994 and have just nine winning seasons in that same time span. Based on the sheer pandemonium the latest iteration has already faced, the 2023 Bears are somehow shaping up to enjoy the worst year of them all.

Below, you will find a timeline of everything that’s gone wrong for the Bears during this extremely young season. We haven’t even seen three games, and it feels like this franchise is about to be swallowed up by a massive sinkhole. Nothing is going right. Everything is broken. None of it is normal. And it doesn’t seem like anyone in a leadership position has solutions to right the ship.

Take a (very) deep breath, and let’s dive in.

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.

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.

Eagles vs. Buccaneers: 10 players to watch in Week 3

We’re looking at ten players to watch when the Philadelphia #Eagles travel to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football

We’re a little over 48 hours away from an intriguing matchup between two undefeated teams on Monday Night Football when the Buccaneers host the Eagles at Raymond James Stadium.

Jalen Hurts, and Baker Mayfield are Oklahoma alums and battle test signal callers who’ve battled adversity to put their teams in prime positions for success in 2023.

On defense, both teams have talented pass rushers and dynamic talent in the secondary.

With Saturday’s practice being the final day of preparation before boarding a plane for Tampa, Florida, we’re looking at ten players to watch.