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Eagles Face Buccaneers in Tampa as Unbeaten Start Meets Familiar Test

Todd Bowles’ pressure-heavy defense looms over Jalen Hurts with Lane Johnson’s availability uncertain.

Overview

  • Both teams are 3-0 entering Week 4, with sportsbooks listing Philadelphia as a slight road favorite in the 2.5–3.5 point range.
  • Next Gen Stats shows Tampa blitzing on 35% of snaps; in last year’s matchup the Bucs blitzed 15 times, generated a 48.6% pressure rate, and sacked Jalen Hurts six times overall.
  • Right tackle Lane Johnson exited the Week 3 win with a stinger, has expressed hope to play, and remains a key variable as his status is still unclear.
  • Tampa has allowed 420 yards after the catch and multiple missed tackles per Next Gen Stats and Pro Football Focus, offering potential gains on quick throws to A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Saquon Barkley.
  • The Eagles moved their travel up to Friday night to acclimate to a forecast near 88 degrees with heavy humidity in Tampa.