The Buccaneers have a chance to turn their season back around after an inexcusable loss last Sunday, and they’ve got a chance to prove that last season’s playoff win over the Eagles was no fluke.
Even better, they can do both in front of an old friend.
When the Bucs (2-1) take on the Eagles (2-1) in Tampa on Sunday afternoon, Tom Brady will be on the call for FOX Sports, marking his first appearance at his old home since retiring after the 2022 season. Brady, of course, spent the final three years of his celebrated career with the Bucs, leading them to a Super Bowl championship after the 2020 season — his record seventh title and the Bucs’ first in 18 years.
The current Bucs are quarterbacked by Baker Mayfield, who led them to a surprising 9-8 record and a 32-9 win over the Eagles in the first round of the playoffs last season. The Bucs were 2-0 this year before their hot start was spoiled by an ugly, 26-7 loss to the Broncos last week.
They’ll be facing an Eagles team coming off a tough, 15-12 win over the Saints in New Orleans last Sunday — but one that might be without several key players, as star wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith and right tackle Lane Johnson are all out.
It’s a huge game between two teams hoping to compete in the NFC Championship Game, with an NFL legend looking on from the broadcast booth. You can follow all the action, with top plays, key moments and insightful analysis from FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano below!
1:32p ET
Bucs take 14-0 lead on Baker Mayfield’s second TD pass
1:27p ET
Eagles go three-and-out vs. blitz-heavy Tampa Bay defense
1:22p ET
Mike Evans, Bucs strike first in front of old friend Brady
1:09p ET
Brady returns to ‘Tompa Bay’
12:55p ET
Big names for Eagles inactive
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