The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have a tough task this weekend, as the Philadelphia Eagles come to town in Week 4.
Head coach Todd Bowles’ defense had been stout for the first two games, but unfortunately allowed 26 points to the Denver Broncos last week. The Broncos rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns as a team, on 4.9 yards per rush.
The challenge doesn’t ease up this week either, with star running back Saquon Barkley on the other sideline. Barkley’s rushed for 351 yards and four touchdowns and an astounding 5.6 yards per carry.
Bowles knows exactly what his team will be facing this week.
“I mean, they were already a good team before they got him. Once they got him – he’s one of the top two or three running backs in the league right now. You put that behind one of the top two or three offensive lines and you’re going to have nothing but success. Then, they’ve got the receivers and tight end to match, so he’s going to be a load to bring down. He’s got quick feet, he’s powerful, he’s fast, he can catch, he can block, he can do it all.”
The Bucs defense needs to contain Barkley, as well as quarterback Jalen Hurts, who can also extend plays with his legs when need be.