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Eagles Hold Off Buccaneers 31-25 to Stay Unbeaten at 4-0

Takeaways in the final minutes secured a 4-0 start despite a second-half slump.

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Members of the Philadelphia Eagles defense celebrate a blocked punt returned for a touchdown by Sydney Brown #21 of the Philadelphia Eagles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarterin the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Philadelphia burst ahead 24-6 at halftime after Cameron Latu blocked a punt that Sydney Brown returned 35 yards for a touchdown and Dallas Goedert caught two short scores.
  • Tampa Bay closed the gap with Baker Mayfield touchdown passes of 77 yards to Emeka Egbuka and 72 yards to Bucky Irving, plus a 58-yard Chase McLaughlin field goal.
  • Linebacker Jihaad Campbell produced a late forced fumble and an end-zone interception, and Moro Ojomo’s sack on the Bucs’ final drive helped seal the win before an intentional safety ended the game.
  • The Buccaneers outgained the Eagles 376-200, and Philadelphia finished with minus-2 second-half yards as Jalen Hurts failed to complete a pass after halftime following a near-flawless first half.
  • Right tackle Lane Johnson exited in the third quarter with a shoulder injury, while Saquon Barkley was held to 43 rushing yards on 19 carries but scored on a fake tush push.