The Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) aim to build on a winning streak, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) seek to get back on track when the two meet on Sunday, September 29 at 1:00 PM ET at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Our Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers betting preview showcases the Eagles as slight favorites on the road with a point spread at -2.5 (-110).
The Eagles had a 15-12 win over the Atlanta Falcons in their latest battle. They scored all 15 of their points in the fourth quarter for an impressive comeback in that grind of a game.
Jalen Hurts put up 29 completions out of 38 for 311 yards but did have an interception. Saquon Barkley ruled the ground game with 17 carries for 147 yards and two touchdowns. This will be a key part of their offense if Hurts is getting tough coverage.
The Eagles were able to blow up offensively at the right time of the game. They still have some work to do on the offensive side, especially since they turned it over twice.
Their offense has been averaging 23.3 points per game, which puts them at 12th-best in the league. On defense, they have allowed opposing teams to put up 21.0 points a game and rank 17th for that effort.
The Buccaneers were beaten down 26-7 by the Denver Broncos in their most recent game. They were down 14-0 after the first quarter and never had the right momentum to begin with.
Baker Mayfield had a solid performance, with 163 yards on 25 of 36 passes and a touchdown. He did throw an interception, and the Bucs turned it over twice in total, which disrupted their offense.
The defense gave up 352 yards, which is over 130 more than the Bucs put up. They did force a turnover, but having two themselves takes away from their production.
Their offense and defense are about league average. Offensively they have established 21.3 points and have allowed 20.7 points per game from opponents, as both rank 15th. They cannot afford to give up valuable possessions to weaker teams aiming to find any momentum.
The NFL betting odds for the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers showdown is offered through MyBookie, who currently has the Eagles as 2.5-point favorites. When looking at market insights, the Eagles have a 61.2 percent chance at winning.
The Bucs had issues defending against the run game and were beaten by a team whose starting quarterback (Bo Nix) has yet to record a touchdown pass this season. The Eagles had a solid performance from Hurts, but their run game was strong, and it allowed them to win. Look for the Eagles to cover.
