Buccaneers Playoff Victory: Eagles vs Bucs

Tampa Bay rebounds from a lackluster regular season with a strong Super Wild Card Weekend performance.

Baker Mayfield's aggressive play, 337 yards, and three touchdowns lead the way.

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Rachaad White's impactful running and Todd Bowles' relentless defense, blitzing at 53.8%, contribute to the dominant win.

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Buccaneers embrace their aggressive identity seizing the game from defending NFC champs.

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Philadelphia's tackling reaches embarrassing lows, akin to Pop Warner standards.

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Tampa Bay capitalizes, gaining 219 yards after the catch, 79 more than expected.

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Defensive struggles prompt concerns for the Eagles' future, hinting at the need for defensive coordinator changes.

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Defensive lapses, like a 56-yard touchdown turned from a 6-yard gain, stain the Eagles' playoff performance.

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Eagles play like a defeated team, contrasting their previous NFC-winning form.

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Struggles with basic football requirements, 0-for-9 on third down, and a lack of adjustments highlight dysfunction.

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Speculation arises about offseason changes beyond the defensive coordinator position for the struggling Eagles.

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Despite a 16-9 lead, Tampa Bay struggles with catching on-target passes.

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Multiple drops by Bucs receivers, including potential touchdowns, reveal inconsistency.

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Though it doesn't impact the outcome, the need for more reliable catching, especially in close games, becomes evident.

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Baker Mayfield adds a playoff win to his excellent regular season.

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Challenges, like dropped passes, don't hinder Mayfield's impressive stat line.

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A late pass to Chris Godwin results in a crucial catch, highlighting Mayfield's leadership role.

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Mayfield becomes a key factor in the Buccaneers' advancement to the Divisional Round.

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Jalen Hurts faces 13 quick pressures in the loss, tying his career-high,-

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showcasing the Buccaneers' effective defensive strategy.

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