Experts’ Predictions for Eagles vs. Buccaneers: Who They’re Backing
The Philadelphia Eagles had a challenging end to their regular season, with a 1-5 record down the stretch. However, they managed to secure a spot in the postseason for the third consecutive year, finishing with an 11-6 record. As they prepare to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road at Raymond James Stadium, they will be without the injured A.J. Brown. The Bucs and Eagles have faced off five times previously, including in the NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia in 2002 to close out Veteran’s Stadium. In their most recent postseason meeting two years ago in 2021, the Bucs emerged victorious with a 31-15 win in Jalen Hurts’ first road playoff start. As the kickoff approaches, many are wondering which team the NFL experts are picking in this intriguing matchup to close out wild card weekend.
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Numerous reputable sources have weighed in on this matchup, providing their predictions for the game. Four of the seven writers at USA Today are picking the Philadelphia Eagles, while ESPN’s panel of ten experts has seven in favor of the Eagles. The Bay Area newspaper is also picking Philadelphia, citing the Eagles’ dominance over the Bucs in their matchup earlier in the season. On the other hand, The Ringer is picking the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to cover the three point spread, and the experts at Bleacher Report are also favoring Tampa Bay in this matchup.
Looking to NFL.com, four of the five experts are picking the Eagles to emerge victorious. The experts at MMQB are split in their predictions, but the consensus leans towards the Eagles. The 33rd Team is also picking Philadelphia to come out on top, and the experts at the Sporting News are in agreement, favoring the Philadelphia Eagles to win on the road against the Buccaneers. Even Mike Florio and company are picking Philadelphia to secure the win. Lastly, Athlon Sports has two out of three experts choosing the Eagles to win the game.
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The outcome of this game is eagerly anticipated, with experts divided on their predictions. It’s clear that both teams have their strengths, and it will be an exciting matchup to watch. The Philadelphia Eagles will need to bring their A-game on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs have shown resilience in their late-season surge, winning five of their last six games. However, as history has shown, the Eagles have been able to dominate the Buccaneers in certain matchups, notably their game earlier in the season where they emerged victorious with a score of 25-11.
One thing is for sure, this wild card weekend clash promises to be an exciting and closely contested game. The Philadelphia Eagles will be looking to overcome their recent struggles and capitalize on their previous success against the Buccaneers, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be aiming to maintain their momentum and secure a win on their home turf at Raymond James Stadium. With the predictions in, it’s now just a matter of time before the teams take to the field and determine who will emerge victorious in this intriguing wild card playoff matchup.
