The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have eliminated the defending NFC champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, in a 32-9 victory during the wild-card round of the playoffs. The Buccaneers’ win ensures that there will be a new representative from the NFC in the Super Bowl this year.
The Buccaneers’ defense was the star of the game, holding the Eagles to just three field goals and no touchdowns. The Buccaneers’ offense was also impressive, with quarterback Tom Brady throwing for 271 yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles’ defense struggled to contain the Buccaneers’ passing attack, allowing 271 yards through the air and two touchdowns.
The game started with the Eagles winning the coin toss and electing to receive the ball. However, the Buccaneers’ defense quickly shut down the Eagles’ offense, forcing them to punt on their first possession. The Buccaneers’ offense then took the field and drove down the field, with Tom Brady connecting with wide receiver Mike Evans for a 31-yard touchdown pass.
The Eagles’ offense continued to struggle throughout the game, with quarterback Jalen Hurts completing just 23 of his 43 pass attempts for 258 yards and no touchdowns.
The Buccaneers will now face the winner of the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals in the divisional round of the playoffs. The Eagles, meanwhile, will head into the offseason with questions about their future at quarterback and on defense
The Buccaneers’ victory over the Eagles marks the end of a remarkable season for the Eagles, who finished the regular season with a record of 10-7. Despite the loss, the Eagles can take pride in the fact that they were able to defend their NFC championship and make it to the playoffs for the third time in four years.
