For the first time since 2005, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-0. And if they want to keep that same hot start ’05 saw and win four straight games, they’ll need a stellar game all around with the defending Super Bowl champions coming to town.But the Bucs are in luck. They’ve actually beaten the Eagles 6 out of the last 7 times they’ve played, including two wins in the playoffs. In fact, Tampa Bay beat Philadelphia by a combined 39 points in both of those recent playoff wins.Philadelphia Eagles (3-0) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-0)Sunday, Sep. 28 1:00 PM ESTWhere to Watch: WESH 2 NBC – Official Broadcast Partner of the Tampa Bay BuccaneersKeys to the gameHere are some keys to keep those cannons firing, and get Tampa Bay their fourth straight win to start to season:Next Buc UpDown a couple starting linemen and some banged up receivers, the Bucs have still found ways to win. Even if all those wins came in the waning seconds of every game so far. With Mike Evans not expected to play (Hamstring), who will step up in his place? He hauled in Tampa Bay’s lone offensive score last Sunday against the Jets.With veteran Chris Godwin expected to return from injury (Ankle) this Sunday, and the continued emergence of rookie Emeka Egbuka, the Bucs passing attack will run through them both while Evans is sidelined. TB winning relies on both the rookie and the veteran to produce this weekend. 2. Stun the Run Saquan Barkley and Jalen Hurts form perhaps the most lethal QB-RB running duo in the NFL. Over the past year, stopping them has proved to be a tough task. But Tampa Bay has the capabilities to do it. They currently rank 5th in the country in rushing defense, only letting up 84 yards a game. If the Bucs defensive line can hold the line and force Jalen Hurts to throw the football, it would be a massive step towards a win. The Eagles rank 29th out of 32 NFL teams in passing yards through Week 3. In fact, we’ve even seen Tampa Bay stop the Eagles’ “tush push” before… 3. Scrambling SuccessA QB scrambling out of the pocket doesn’t often lead to much offensive success. For the Bucs however, it’s led to an integral part of the offense.Through three weeks, Baker Mayfield leads the NFL in QB yards per rush (9.7), and first downs per scramble (80% of his runs).With lead running back Bucky Irving averaging only 58 yards rushing per game, extending drives with Mayfield’s feet will be crucial for more chances to score on offense.The NFC lead and undefeated seasons are on the line for both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia Eagles. If Tampa Bay can excel in these keys to the game, they may just be on their way to a 4-0 start.
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For the first time since 2005, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-0. And if they want to keep that same hot start ’05 saw and win four straight games, they’ll need a stellar game all around with the defending Super Bowl champions coming to town.
But the Bucs are in luck. They’ve actually beaten the Eagles 6 out of the last 7 times they’ve played, including two wins in the playoffs. In fact, Tampa Bay beat Philadelphia by a combined 39 points in both of those recent playoff wins.
Philadelphia Eagles (3-0) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-0)
Sunday, Sep. 28 1:00 PM EST
Where to Watch: WESH 2 NBC – Official Broadcast Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Keys to the game
Here are some keys to keep those cannons firing, and get Tampa Bay their fourth straight win to start to season:
Next Buc Up
Down a couple starting linemen and some banged up receivers, the Bucs have still found ways to win. Even if all those wins came in the waning seconds of every game so far. With Mike Evans not expected to play (Hamstring), who will step up in his place? He hauled in Tampa Bay’s lone offensive score last Sunday against the Jets.
With veteran Chris Godwin expected to return from injury (Ankle) this Sunday, and the continued emergence of rookie Emeka Egbuka, the Bucs passing attack will run through them both while Evans is sidelined. TB winning relies on both the rookie and the veteran to produce this weekend.
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2. Stun the Run
Saquan Barkley and Jalen Hurts form perhaps the most lethal QB-RB running duo in the NFL. Over the past year, stopping them has proved to be a tough task. But Tampa Bay has the capabilities to do it. They currently rank 5th in the country in rushing defense, only letting up 84 yards a game.
If the Bucs defensive line can hold the line and force Jalen Hurts to throw the football, it would be a massive step towards a win. The Eagles rank 29th out of 32 NFL teams in passing yards through Week 3.
In fact, we’ve even seen Tampa Bay stop the Eagles’ “tush push” before…
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3. Scrambling Success
A QB scrambling out of the pocket doesn’t often lead to much offensive success. For the Bucs however, it’s led to an integral part of the offense.
Through three weeks, Baker Mayfield leads the NFL in QB yards per rush (9.7), and first downs per scramble (80% of his runs).
With lead running back Bucky Irving averaging only 58 yards rushing per game, extending drives with Mayfield’s feet will be crucial for more chances to score on offense.
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Baker Mayfield = MVP
QB First Downs per Scramble – 1st (80%)
QB Yards per Rush – 1st (9.7)
QB Scrambling EPA – 1st (15.5)
QB Rushing Yards – 4th (116)
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— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 26, 2025
The NFC lead and undefeated seasons are on the line for both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia Eagles. If Tampa Bay can excel in these keys to the game, they may just be on their way to a 4-0 start.