The Eagles are looking to post their first two-game winning streak of the Nick Sirianni era as they return home to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field.
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The Eagles (2-3) are coming off a 21-18 comeback win over the Carolina Panthers. The road win displayed the upside of the team’s defensive and special teams units, and the resiliency of quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Eagles started slow but found a way to come back on the road with a late surge. They likely won’t be offered the same opportunity against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.
The Buccaneers (4-1) are coming off two straight wins and look like a team that can easily dispose of bad squads. Brady and the offensive torched the Miami Dolphins last week, 45-17, as the quarterback tossed touchdown after touchdown. The Eagles will be in for a mighty challenge in this one.
Will the Eagles post their first winning streak of the Nick Sirianni era? Here’s what our writers think:
Mike Kaye: Eagles reporter, NJ Advance Media
The Eagles won a game they needed to win against Carolina last week. Unfortunately for them, they run into another juggernaut Super Bowl contender at home. The Eagles’ first-half home stretch is like a death by a thousand cuts, and the Bucs will bring their swords with them on Thursday. While the Bucs’ cornerback group can be thrown on, Tampa Bay’s receivers on the other side of the ball are just too much for this secondary. Oh, and Tom Brady throws them the ball.
PICK: Buccaneers 31, Eagles 27
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Chris Franklin: Eagles reporter, NJ Advance Media
The Eagles will not have much time to savor their win against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, having to play the defending Super Bowl champions. Both the Eagles and Buccaneers running backs could combine for 20 carries combined because both teams like to throw. Despite Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady dealing with a throwing hand injury, he will lead his team to a close win against the Eagles.
PICK: Buccaneers 27, Eagles 23
Zack Rosenblatt: Giants reporter, NJ Advance Media
The Eagles offense looked like a complete disaster for most of their game against the Panthers — especially the passing offense — before getting it together at the very end. The Buccaneers aren’t the sort of team that’s going to let that happen again. The Eagles defense hasn’t been good for most of the season and the Bucs are loaded with weapons, and a QB that is OK.
PICK: Buccaneers 28, Eagles 10
Darryl Slater: NFL writer, NJ Advance Media
Huge challenge here for the Eagles, coming off that big win in Carolina. Tom Brady and Co. just pounded the Dolphins, 45-17. The Buccaneers have the NFL’s second-best offense right now, according to Pro Football Focus. The Eagles are 21st in defense. Not ideal.
PICK: Buccaneers 38, Eagles 21
Joe Giglio: Sports reporter, NJ Advance Media
The Bucs can’t stop the pass. The Eagles love to throw. This one could get weird. The home team covers, and even has a lead deep in the fourth, against the defending champs.
PICK: Buccaneers 30, Eagles 29
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Mike Kaye may be reached at mkaye@njadvancemedia.com.
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