The Eagles have demonstrated impressive prime-time performance and Coach Nick Sirianni has achieved a remarkable record, making history as the first coach in franchise history to reach the playoffs in each of his first three seasons.
• The Eagles, including playoffs, have the third-best prime-time winning percentage since 2017 (23-12, .657). Philadelphia is 9-6 in prime-time road games in that span. Since 2021, the Eagles are 18-9 on the road. • Head Coach Nick Sirianni is the first coach in franchise history to reach the playoffs in each of his first three seasons. His 34-17 record is the best winning percentage (.667) of any coach in Eagles history. • The Eagles set a franchise record with a 48.0 percent third-down conversion rate, good for third in the NFL.
Television and Streaming Monday’s NFC Wild Card game will be televised nationally on ESPN and ABC. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will have the call with Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge reporting from the sideline. After the final whistle, join Marisa Pilla, Fran Duffy, and Eagles legend Ike Reese for The Postgame Show presented by Ricoh – they’ll have highlights, press conferences, game analysis, and more. Tune in on PhiladelphiaEagles.com, the Eagles app, and our social media channels to watch.
Fans can stream the game on the league’s exclusive video streaming subscription service – NFL+. In addition to live out-of-market preseason games, NFL+ also features live local and prime-time regular-season and postseason games (phone and tablet only) as well as live local and national audio for every game, NFL Network shows on-demand, NFL Films archives, and more. The game is also available on ESPN+ for those who are subscribed to the streaming platform. Want to watch the game from outside of the country? NFL Game Pass International provides streaming capabilities for games across the league.
The Eagles were down so bad that even their Tush Push play failed miserably against the Buccaneers
The Win, 1h ago Controversy has surrounded the Philadelphia Eagles’ insistence on using their Tush Push play all season. Virtually any third or fourth-and-short play feels automatic because the Eagles can literally push Jalen Hurts over the line. But with the Eagles’ season spiraling, it seems even their bread and butter doesn’t work. As the Eagles tried to rally in Monday night’s Wild Card Game battle with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they elected to use the Tush Push on a two-point conversion. It was ruthlessly stuffed, making it seem like the team forgot that the Buccaneers employ 346-pound defensive tackle Vita Vea.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defy Expectations with Dominant Wild Card Win
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defied expectations and delivered a resounding 32-9 Wild Card win over the Philadelphia Eagles, despite significant preseason doubts about their competitiveness.
Why It Matters The Buccaneers’ unexpected success and ability to thrive without Tom Brady, among other veteran departures, highlight their resilience and skillful adaptation to unforeseen challenges. By the Numbers Baker Mayfield’s 0.141 expected points added (EPA) per dropback through Week 16 ranked seventh among all qualified starting quarterbacks. Rachaad White recorded 990 rushing yards, averaging 3.6 yards per carry, while excelling as a receiver with 7.8 yards per target, the fourth-highest among NFL tailbacks.
State of Play Despite low expectations, the Buccaneers head into a playoff matchup against the Detroit Lions, poised to challenge a team with a better record and higher preseason expectations. The team’s success in what seemed like a rebuilding year indicates their potential to disrupt the Lions’ best season in three decades.
Bottom Line The Buccaneers have defied the odds and demonstrated their ability to thrive in the face of adversity, positioning themselves as formidable contenders despite preseason doubts and significant roster changes.