A very few teams in the NFL remain undefeated so far, and two of them will face off in Week 4 when the current champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to be the best record in the NFC. Let’s see which team is the favorite in this Eagles vs Buccaneers prediction.
Eagles vs Buccaneers Key Information
- Date: September 28
- Time: 1 p.m. ET.
- Broadcast: FOX
- Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
A Tale of Two Undefeated Teams
The season is still very young, but the Buccaneers and Eagles have shown how title aspirations must enter the room with full force and fight for every possession, and of course, win in whatever way necessary, which is why both are 3-0.
The Buccaneers started the season with a win over the Falcons, 23-20, followed by a victory, 20-19, against the Texans. In Week 3, they defeated the New York Jets 29-27, thanks to a failed field goal by kicker Chase McLaughlin as time expired. As appreciated, every victory has come with a very small margin, even with the tangible possibility of losing in their last encounter; however, that’s precisely the strength that Tampa put on the table to beat the teams and overcome the circumstances.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles started the season with a victory over the Dallas Cowboys 24-20, then in Week 2, a Super Bowl rematch, beating the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17, and in similar circumstances with the Buccaneers match, they saved the game in Week 3 after a blocked field goal from the Rams, when the defensive lineman Jordan Davis blocked what could have been a game-winning field goal, and not only that but returning it 61 yards for a TD, securing the victory 33-26.
Is the Perfect Record Sustainable?
Is the 3-0 for both teams a really good reflection on their performance or just an early illusion? To be honest, it’s hard to tell. A different scenario would be if it were Week 7 or 8, but right now, it could indeed be a reality of their momentum or just the warming up that keeps most teams getting ready.
What is true is that Week 3 almost gave both teams their first loss of the season, with a last-second failed field-goal, which, of course, is part of the game, and everyone has to play with those odds, but it was “interesting” to see the Eagles battling to get back on track after a 19-point deficit against LA and the Bucs defense melted down in the second half against the Jets, blowing a 17-point lead, 14 penalties, and finally surviving a FG.
Our Eagles vs Buccaneers Score Prediction
Despite some hints of struggle, both teams have important weapons that can give them another victory. Right now, quarterback Baker Mayfield has registered 615 yards for a 61.6% completion percentage and six pass TD this season. These numbers and past performances are putting him in the elite conversation. Will see…
On the other hand, Jalen Hurts, Eagles QB, has a 71.4% completion percentage for 479 passing yards, 3 TD, but also his specialty: the running game, has him with 117 rush yards and 4 TD. Our prediction at PayPerHead is for the Eagles 28-24, especially considering that Mike Evans will be out for the Buccaneers. Do you share our thoughts?
