Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Picks and Prediction for Sunday, September 28, 2025
Use Code WWWC A pair of unbeaten NFC teams take the field in search of a win in the Sunshine State as the Philadelphia Eagles travel down the east coast to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday afternoon and we have you covered with our Eagles vs. Buccaneers prediction. Philadelphia took down the Rams 33-26 at home last Sunday, covering the line as a 3.5-point favorite. Tampa Bay edged the Jets 29-27 at home last Sunday, failing to cover the line as a 6.5-point favorite, in their previous contest. In the all-time regular season series between the teams, the teams have split 18 regular season meetings, including a 33-16 home win in the most recent matchup on September 29, 2024. Read more about this Eagles vs. Buccaneers prediction! Don’t get sacked this football season! Try our NFL Picks!
Eagles Looking to Prevail on the Road
Philadelphia played a dismal first half but got things going in the second half to take down the Rams at home last week to remain unbeaten. The Eagles improved to 3-0 on the season and are atop the NFC East by a game over Washington. Against Los Angeles, Philadelphia scored on their opening drive to take a 7-0 lead but gave up 26 unanswered points to trail 26-7 with 14:06 to play in the third quarter before getting on track. The Eagles scored the game’s final 26 points to earn the win. Philadelphia capitalized on a pair of blocked field goal attempts in the fourth quarter, returning the second for a game-sealing touchdown as time expired. The Eagles were outgained 356-288 in total offense, gave up 22 first downs while picking up 19, while both teams turned the ball over once. Philadelphia held a 30:35 to 29:25 margin in time of possession and converted four of five fourth-down conversions while the Rams were zero of one.
For the year, the Eagles are 29th in the league in passing offense with 146.7 yards per game and 14th in rushing offense with 122 yards per contest. Philadelphia stands 8th in the league in scoring offense with 25.7 points per game, while they are 15th in the league in scoring defense by allowing 21 points per contest. Jalen Hurts has completed 55 of 77 passes for 479 yards with three touchdowns against no interceptions while getting sacked seven times. He is second on the team on the ground with 32 carries for 117 yards and four scores. Saquon Barkley leads the team on the ground with 58 carries for 194 yards and two scores. AJ Dillon (six carries, 29 yards) and Will Shipley (three carries, 26 yards) are the only other players to run the ball this season for the Eagles. DeVonta Smith leads the team with 15 receptions for 129 yards and a score on the year. A.J. Brown (12 catches, 144 yards, TD), Dallas Goedert (eight grabs, 77 yards, TD), Barkley (10 catches, 39 yards) and Jahan Dotson (five grabs, 70 yards) are all useful targets. Jake Elliott is eight of eight on extra point attempts and three of three on field goal attempts with a long of 58 this season. All of his kicks this season have come from beyond 50 yards.
The Eagles placed Nolan Smith on injured reserve earlier this week, taking him out of the equation. Cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (groin) is the lone player with an injury designation for the game, as he is doubtful. Watch for updates as we get closer to kickoff.
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Tampa Bay Seeking to Remain Unbeaten
Tampa Bay won at the gun to down the Jets at home last week to maintain their unblemished record on the year. The Buccaneers improved to 3-0 on the year, putting them two games ahead of Carolina and Atlanta for the top spot in the NFC South. Against the Jets last week, Tampa Bay was even at three after the opening quarter, opened a 20-6 advantage at the half and led 23-6 after three quarters. The Buccaneers struggled in the fourth quarter, watching a 26-13 lead turn into a 27-26 deficit with 1:49 remaining after the Jets returned a blocked field goal for a score. Tampa Bay drove 48 yards in seven plays, setting up Chase McLaughlin’s 36-yard field goal as time expired. The Buccaneers held a 347-267 edge in total offense, owned a 32:11 to 27:49 advantage in time of possession and forced the game’s two turnovers to overcome 14 penalties for 124 yards in the game.
On the season, the Buccaneers are 22nd in the league with an average of 191.7 yards per contest through the air and 7th in rushing offense with 130.7 yards per contest on the ground. Tampa Bay is 12th in the league in scoring offense, as they average 24 points per game, while they are ranked 17th in the league in scoring defense by allowing 22 points per contest. Baker Mayfield is 61 of 99 passing for 615 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions. He has been sacked six times while ranking second on the team with 116 yards on the ground. Bucky Irving leads the team on the ground with 56 carries for 174 yards plus six scores, while Rachaad White adds 17 carries for 91 yards plus a score. Mike Evans (14 grabs, 140 yards, TD), Emeka Egbuka (14 grabs, 181 yards, three TD), Irving (14 catches, 91 yards, TD), White (four grabs, five yards), Cade Otton (three catches, 25 yards) and Sterling Shepherd (11 receptions, 153 yards) are good targets when Mayfield goes to the air. Chase McLaughlin has connected on six of seven extra points and six of nine field goal attempts with a long of 55 this season.
Safety Christian Izien (quad) and Evans (hamstring) are out here. Chris Godwin Jr. (ankle), defensive end Logan Hall (groin), Mayfield (biceps) and tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) are all questionable. Watch for updates as we get closer to kickoff.
Eagles vs. Buccaneers Pick
Spread Pick for Eagles vs. Buccaneers
- Eagles -3.5 (4 units)
Both teams are unbeaten on the season and come in off narrow victories last week. Philadelphia is in better shape health-wise entering this game, which works in their favor here. Tampa Bay is potentially down their top two receivers with Evans out and Godwin just hoping to make his season debut here. The weather works in Tampa’s favor as the game time temperature is expected to be near 90 degrees with plenty of humidity in the mix as well. Still, there are plenty of concerns to deal with for the Buccaneers on the injury front and this could be a game where Hurts and the Eagles’ passing game take center stage. Take Philadelphia on the road in this contest.
Over/Under Pick for Eagles vs. Buccaneers
- Under 44.5 (4 units)
Both teams are middle of the road in most categories heading into this contest. Philadelphia has seen the under post a 2-1 mark in their three games this season. The Eagles have seen combined totals of 44, 37 and 59 points in their three games and they stayed under the mark in their lone road game against Kansas City this season. Tampa Bay has seen the under hit in two of its three games this season. The Buccaneers have posted combined totals of 43, 39 and 56 points in their contests this year. Three of the last five meetings have ended up below the total. Look for this one to wind up falling just short of the mark in this contest, as 24 points should be enough to win this contest.
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