Eagles Face Buccaneers in NFL Wild-Card Round Amid Injury Concerns

Contrasting fortunes for the teams as Eagles struggle with form and injuries, while Buccaneers ride on career-best season from quarterback Baker Mayfield.

• The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to face off in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs, with both teams having had contrasting fortunes towards the end of the regular season.
• The Eagles, despite a strong start to the season, have struggled in recent games, losing five of their last six. Key players, including top receiver A.J. Brown and quarterback Jalen Hurts, are dealing with injuries.
• The Buccaneers, on the other hand, have won five of their last six games, despite some close calls. Quarterback Baker Mayfield, despite battling injuries, has had a career-best season.
• The Eagles' defense has been a concern, allowing 300-plus passing yards in seven games, the most in the NFL. The team's pass rush has been ineffective, and a change in defensive play-caller has not improved the situation.
• The Eagles' offensive line, considered one of the best in the NFL, will be key in the matchup against the Buccaneers' defense, which has been effective in blitzing and pressuring quarterbacks.

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