The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-0 and heading to Tampa Bay for a huge Week 4 showdown against the 3-0 Buccaneers! This episode is your comprehensive preview of the battle of unbeatens, covering the crucial injuries, defensive adjustments, and matchups that will determine who stays perfect.
We start with the injury news: The Eagles have placed edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. on Injured Reserve with a triceps issue, meaning the second-year pass rusher will miss at least the next four games. We break down the impact of this major loss on the Eagles' pass rush rotation, who steps up in his place (looking at Za'Darius Smith and Azeez Ojulari), and how Vic Fangio's defense will adjust its pressure packages.
Then we pivot to the Buccaneers' side, where star receiver Mike Evans is expected to be OUT with a hamstring injury. This is massive news for the Eagles' secondary. We discuss how the absence of Baker Mayfield's top target changes the offensive game plan for the Bucs, and if the Eagles' defensive backs—including playmakers Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean—can shut down Bucc weapons Emeka Egbuka and possibly Chris Godwin.
Finally, we analyze the X's and O's of the game:
Jalen Hurts vs. Todd Bowles' Defense: We look at Hurts' notorious struggles against the Buccaneers' unique blitz schemes and what the Eagles must do to protect their QB and get the passing game fully on track.
Vita Vea vs. Eagles' Interior OL: The ultimate test for the "Tush Push" and the Eagles' ground game!
Our final predictions and what a 4-0 start would mean for the Eagles' standing in the NFC.
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