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This isn’t how the Philadelphia Eagles wanted to enter the playoffs. Philadelphia has lost five of its last six games heading into the postseason, which includes consecutive losses to the Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants. The Eagles are the first team to start 10-1 and lose six-or-more games heading into the playoffs since the 1986 New York Jets.
The Eagles have Jalen Hurts recovering from a dislocated finger and will be without A.J. Brown for the playoff opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, not ideal for a reeling offense. The defense isn’t much better with a nonexistent pass rush over the last several weeks, a unit that has allowed 30.3 points per game over the last six games (31st in NFL).
There doesn’t seem to be much hope for the Eagles, who are just the sixth team to enter the playoffs going 1-5 in their last six games. How can a team that lost to the Cardinals and Giants in consecutive weeks beat the Buccaneers?
Even though Tampa Bay has won five of six, Philadelphia does have a shot. Here’s how the Eagles can beat the Buccaneers on Monday night.
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-01-15 13:56:01
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