In a Monday night matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles secured an impressive 25-11 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, extending their winning streak to three games and achieving their second consecutive 3-0 start to the season.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts played a crucial role, accounting for two touchdowns. Hurts completed 23 of 37 passes for 277 yards, including one touchdown pass to Olamide Zaccheaus. He also contributed with his legs, rushing for a touchdown.
D’Andre Swift had an outstanding game, rushing for 130 yards, further bolstering the Eagles’ offense. Wide receiver A.J. Brown had nine catches for 131 yards, playing a pivotal role in the passing game.
The Eagles’ defense was equally impressive, with Jalen Carter forcing two fumbles and Reed Blankenship recording an interception. Philadelphia dominated the game statistically, outgaining the Buccaneers 472 yards to 174. They also controlled the time of possession, holding the ball for nearly 39 minutes.
Philadelphia’s lead began with a 36-yard field goal by Jake Elliott in the first quarter. The Buccaneers responded with a 33-yard field goal by Chase McLaughlin, tying the game in the second quarter.
However, the Eagles surged ahead with Hurts’ 34-yard touchdown pass to Zaccheaus, taking a 10-3 lead late in the first half. Elliott added a 38-yard field goal as time expired, giving Philadelphia a 10-point lead at halftime.
The Eagles continued to extend their lead in the third quarter, with Hurts scoring a rushing touchdown from the 1-yard line, making it 20-3. Later in the quarter, Dee Delaney intercepted Hurts at the Buccaneers’ 1-yard line, but Nicholas Morrow tackled Rachaad White in the end zone for an Eagles safety on the next play.
Elliott contributed with a 26-yard field goal, extending the lead to 25-3 in the fourth quarter. The Buccaneers found the end zone when Baker Mayfield tossed a 1-yard scoring pass to Mike Evans and completed a two-point conversion to Chris Godwin, making it 25-11 with just over nine minutes left in the game.
However, the Eagles effectively ran out the clock with a time-consuming drive in the fourth quarter, sealing their victory.
The Eagles’ strong offensive and defensive performance earned them a convincing win over the Buccaneers, further establishing themselves as a formidable team this season.
