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FOX Sports’ NFL experts provide the biggest takeaways from every Sunday game in Week 4 and what they mean for each team going forward.
Eagles: There was never a doubt that the Eagles offense was going to struggle without A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, but there’s really no excuse for what their defense is doing right now. They gave up 445 yards and let the Bucs score touchdowns on three of their first four drives. They can’t get any pressure on the quarterback, their coverage is generally terrible (Baker Mayfield threw for 347 yards). They brought in Vic Fangio to fix what was a defensive mess last season, but once again, the Eagles have one of the worst defenses in the league. If they can’t start pressuring the quarterback, their scheme is unsustainable. They have six sacks this season in four games, after the two they had on Sunday. With a front that includes Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat and Jalen Carter, that seems almost impossible.
Bucs: Tom Brady was back at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday — this time as a FOX analyst — to see his old team. What he saw was that he clearly left the Bucs in good hands. Baker Mayfield may have been picked up off the scrap heap last year, but he sure looks like he wasn’t just a one-year revival. He’s been terrific this season and was again on Sunday, carving up the Eagles’ shaky secondary for 347 yards. He’s got two terrific receivers (Mike Evans, Chris Godwin), a good line, a strong rushing attack, a dangerous defense. All the ingredients are there for him to turn the Bucs into a real contender. Mayfield still has a lot to prove, but he really does look like the old Mayfield — the one who had enough talent to once be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. — Ralph Vacchiano
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