Gameday – PHI at TB

Finally. Eagles football is back. Going from TNF to MNF this early in the season is just mean. It feels like ages since we last saw the Eagles in action. Is Jalen Hurts still the QB or did he retire?

Let’s get into it. This is an important game for both teams. The Bucs are trying to prove they’re actually good and should be taken seriously. The Eagles are trying to prove they are who we thought. A loss wouldn’t be critical for either team, but would fuel any doubters they have and leave them answering questions.

Jalen Hurts lost a couple of tough games to Tampa in 2021. This won’t exactly be a revenge game for him, but he’s going to be more fired up than usual. Beating the Bucs would have a bit extra meaning for him.

We've elevated WR Devon Allen and P Braden Mann from the Practice Squad for tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/CVKxXfDBDf

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 25, 2023

Tonight's inactives #PHIvsTB pic.twitter.com/yXGFHKqHR3

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 25, 2023

Mann makes his Eagles debut. He better be an upgrade on Arryn Siposs. Allen will get most of his reps on STs. He can be a good gunner.

Goodrich being inactive is a surprise. That tells you James Bradberry will be in the slot and Josh Jobe will likely start outside. Kelee Ringo and Eli Ricks are both active.

Bradberry in the slot and Jobe outside. Second-team slot is Sydney Brown #Eagles

— John McMullen (@JFMcMullen) September 25, 2023

Interesting.

If the Eagles contain Mike Evans, they will win this game. I don’t think Tampa has enough other weapons to get the best of this defense.

I’m really curious to see how Hurts and the offense perform. They had time to fix some things, but Tampa is a tough D and Todd Bowles is a creative, aggressive coach. He’ll throw his own crazy stuff at Hurts. How will the Eagles respond?

My prediction for the game is Eagles 27, Bucs 17.

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