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Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers seems to be to throw a cross in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles throughout the second quarter within the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Picture by Julio Aguilar/Getty
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 32-9 on Monday night time in a Wild Card weekend finale filled with intrigue and tight odds.
Raymond James in Tampa was filled with followers for the massive sport, which the oddmakers initially predicted the Bucs would lose.
It’s been a rocky season for QB Baker Mayfield and the crew, who squeaked into their fourth consecutive playoff look because of a less-than-inspiring 9-0 win over a 2-15 Panthers group within the closing sport of the common season.
The Bucs although, appeared to be hitting their stride on the proper time: successful 5 of their final six earlier than the massive win Monday night time.
The other is true for the Eagles.
Philadelphia began the season flying excessive at 10-1, together with a decisive Week 3 win over the Bucs at Raymond James Stadium, however as Tampa Bay turned issues round within the closing stretch, the Eagles dropped 5 of their final six and their likelihood to assert the NFC East.
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The Seminole Laborious Rock had favored the Eagles with a 3-point unfold and an over-under at 43.5. However with two injured quarterbacks and the potential of moist climate, it could possibly be a problem for these groups to place factors on the board.
There have been main issues at quarterback on either side of the ball. Mayfield has been toughing by a rib damage and sustained an ankle damage final week within the closing sport of the common season.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was anticipated to restricted within the air contemplating he injured his throwing hand final week. Hurts dislocated his center finger throughout an abysmal loss to the Giants and was restricted in follow main as much as tonight's sport.
Hurts was even be with out one in every of his high targets. WR AJ Brown was dominated out for tonight with a knee damage.
The Bucs may also be internet hosting members of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s household on the sport in opposition to the Eagles.
The group introduced that Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King and Yolanda Renee King will attend the Wild Card matchup as particular visitors. They may all be acknowledged as honorary Buccaneers group captains and can take part within the sport's coin toss, the group stated.
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