| Philadelphia Eagles (3-0) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-0) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, September 28, 1:00 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | |||
| Where to Watch: FOX |
In a league where parity reigns supreme, only two teams have managed to navigate the early-season chaos unscathed. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, both boasting perfect 3-0 records, will meet at Raymond James Stadium. It’s the weekend’s only matchup of unbeaten teams, a high-stakes showdown that promises to reveal which of these early contenders is truly built to last.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | -3.5 | -196 | Over 44.5 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +3.5 | +164 | Under 44.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Philadelphia Eagles | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 25.7 | Points Per Game | 24 |
| 146.7 | Passing Yards Per Game | 191.7 |
| 122 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 130.7 |
| 21 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 22 |
| 185.7 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 213 |
| 133.3 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 84 |
Key Details
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia is flying high, but a storm looms in Tampa. Quarterback Jalen Hurts is just 1-4 against the Buccaneers, including a loss last year. The Eagles are a different team than the one that lost 33-16 in Tampa last season, having gone an incredible 19-1 since that defeat. A.J. Brown, the star receiver, who missed the last two games against Tampa Bay due to injury, is ready to make his presence felt. “(The losses have) nothing to do with me. It’s in the past,” Brown said about the team’s struggles.
Home Team
The Buccaneers have lived dangerously this season, becoming the first team in the Super Bowl era to secure a game-winning score in the final minute of their first three games. Some call it luck; others call it the magic of Baker Mayfield. The quarterback has been a revelation, and as one analyst put it, the question for the home team is simple: “Do you believe in Baker?” However, the offense will have to find a way to win without star receiver Mike Evans. This puts the spotlight on tight end Cade Otton, who has 23 catches for 198 yards and three touchdowns in the four games Evans has missed during his career.
Prediction
This game seems like it will come down to which team has the ball last. For the Eagles, they don’t even need to have the ball last to have the ball last. Last week, they blocked a field goal that could have won the game for the Rams. The Eagles’ Jordan Davis then ran it back for a touchdown. Point spreads and bets were blown up throughout the country. To show I am not bitter, I will pick the Eagles. Bettors, like field goal kickers, need a short memory.
