3. Witness a prime example of deep roster strength and the emergence of young talent: In the late first quarter, with the Eagles leading 3-0, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gained possession at their 24-yard line. Blankenship showcased his support for the run by executing a terrific tackle on first down, decking Sean Tucker for a loss of 1 yard. Marlon Tuipulotu, the defensive tackle, penetrated the offensive line and sacked Mayfield for a 2-yard loss on second down. Josh Jobe, the cornerback, displayed tight coverage on a pass intended for Deven Thompkins, resulting in an incomplete pass on third-and-13. A truly remarkable demonstration of roster strength.
4. This play proved instrumental for the Eagles, saving them four points, which ultimately made a difference. It is a play that will be remembered as a young player rises in his career: Rookie safety Sydney Brown executed a sensational play in the second quarter, breaking up a throw into the end zone intended for Mike Evans. Brown showcased unwavering determination, crawling till the very end, and forcing an incomplete pass. Initially, it appeared as though the throw from Mayfield might result in a touchdown. The lesson here is to never give up on a play, and Brown exemplified this mindset, making an incredible defensive play.
5. The first-half defensive performance by the Eagles was truly exceptional. They only allowed 86 net yards on 29 plays, averaging just 3.0 yards per play. Tampa Bay struggled to gain ground on the ground, with a mere 20 rushing yards on 11 carries. Mayfield’s passing game wasn’t much better, accumulating only 66 yards on 9 completions out of 16 attempts, and throwing one interception. He was sacked twice, further limiting his impact. In the third quarter, the Eagles made an impressive showing by allowing just 13 total yards. By the end of the quarter, Tampa Bay had a total of only 99 offensive yards. Credit goes to Defensive Coordinator Sean Desai for implementing an excellent game plan, and the players for executing it flawlessly. Out of Tampa Bay’s first eight possessions, the Eagles forced four punts, achieved a safety, and obtained two takeaways. Tampa Bay managed only a single field goal drive.
6. The offensive line executed a brilliant strategy to neutralize the massive defensive tackle, Vita Vea. Vea ended the game with just three assisted tackles and had minimal impact throughout. Guards Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, and Sua Opeta (who replaced Dickerson in the third quarter due to a knee contusion) along with center Jason Kelce took turns individually engaging with Vea, and they also employed combination blocks against him. The Eagles’ running game effectively forced Vea to move laterally, making it impossible for him to keep up with the backs, particularly D’Andre Swift.
7. The offense demonstrated its prowess by opening the second half with a remarkable drive. Spanning 13 plays and 75 yards, this drive consumed nearly 6 minutes of the clock and featured an excellent mix of running and passing plays. Jalen Hurts sealed the deal with a 1-yard plunge on fourth down, extending the Eagles’ lead to 20-3. On this drive, the running game gained 45 yards on eight attempts, with D’Andre Swift breaking loose for a 26-yard gain. The offensive line displayed impressive balance and the coaching staff exhibited great faith in them, especially considering that the Buccaneers’ defense had only allowed an average of 54 rushing yards per game in the first two weeks of the season (ranking second only to the Eagles).
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