Tom Brady has long made it known that he would like to continue playing until he is 50. For about a quarter of his 44-year season, he has shown no signs of slowing down and has an upcoming favorable matchup against the Eagles.
The Buccaneers are 4-1 right now and first in the NFC South, with much of the success on Brady’s shoulders. In his second year at Tampa, Brady leads the NFL in yards and completions so far and is second in touchdowns per pass with 15 to five games. He’s also coming off a 411-yard, five-touchdown performance in his last outing.
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Brady won’t be able to count on star tight end Rob Gronkowski for the third straight game, but it might not matter. Even in Gronkowski’s prolonged absence, the Buccaneers currently rank third in both points scored and total yards. They’ll face an Eagles team that also has one of the worst defenses in the league, which should bode well for Leonard Fournette.
The Eagles are coming off a 21-18 win over Carolina, the first fourth-quarter comeback Jalen Hurts has led the Eagles in his career. Hurts delivered the ball once and fumbled once, but also scored two touchdowns on the ground.
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Hurts leads the Eagles in rushing yards, an area the Eagles can lean on with tight end Dallas Goeddert on the COVID list. However, seven skill position players on the Eagles have 100 receiving yards or more this season, so Hurts likes to spread the ball.
The Eagles are looking to get back to .500 and maintain some ground in the NFC East, while Tampa is looking to extend their lead in the NFC South.
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Eagles vs Buccaneers score
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Buccaneers vs. Eagles Live Updates, ‘Thursday Night Football’ Highlights
8:29 pm: TOUCHDOWN TAMPA BAY. Brady just floats one over Ryan Kerrigan’s head and straight into OJ Howard’s hands at the back of the end zone. Tampa is on the board first. Tampa Bay 7, Philadelphia 0 with 9:26 remaining in the first.
8:28 pm: Chris Godwin throws a 10-yard pass from Brady for a first down at third-eight. Puts the Bucs on 6 for the Eagles.
8:26 pm: Brady is perfect so far in the passing game. 3 of 3 for 47 yards and puts Tampa in the red zone.
8:24 pm: Brady’s first pass of the day is to Antonio Brown for 9 yards and the first down. Tampa in its 38th
8:22 pm: The Eagles won the drawing and postponed it. Tampa starts the game on its own 25.
What channel is Eagles vs. Buccaneers tonight?
The game will be broadcast on both Fox and the NFL Network and will be streamed live on Amazon Prime. Joe Buck will lead play-by-play tasks, while Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman joins him in the booth as an analyst.
Meanwhile, viewers in Canada can watch the game. exclusively on DAZN with a subscription.
Eagles vs Buccaneers start time
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 14
- Weather: 8:20 pm ET
The game will take place at 8:20 pm from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Buccaneers Schedule 2021
| Week | Date | adversary | Start time | TV |
| 1 | September 9 | against cowboys | 8:20 pm | NBC |
| 2 | September 19th | against hawks | 4:05 pm | Fox |
| 3 | September 26 | in Rams | 4:25 pm | Fox |
| Room | Oct. 3 | in Patriots | 8:20 pm | NBC |
| 5 | Oct. 10 | against dolphins | 1 pm | CBS |
| Sixth | Oct. 14 | in Eagles | 8:20 pm | Fox |
| Seventh | Oct. 24 | against bears | 4:25 pm | CBS |
| Eighth | Oct. 31 | in the saints | 4:25 pm | Fox |
| 9 | November 7 | Bye | – | – |
| 10 | November 14th | in WFT | 1 pm | Fox |
| eleven | November 22th | against giants | 8:15 pm | ESPN |
| 12 | November 28 | in Colts | 1 pm | Fox |
| 13 | Dec 5 | in Falcons | 1 pm | Fox |
| 14 | Dec 12 | against invoices | 4:25 pm | CBS |
| fifteen | Dec 19 | vs saints | 8:20 pm | NBC |
| sixteen | Dec 26 | in Panthers | 1 pm | Fox |
| 17 | January 2 | in the jets | 1 pm | Fox |
| 18 | January 9th | against panthers | 1 pm | Fox |
Eagles 2021 Calendar
| Week | Date | adversary | Start time | TV |
| 1 | September 12 | in Falcons | 1 pm ET | Fox |
| 2 | September 19th | against 49ers | 1 pm ET | Fox |
| 3 | September 27th | at Cowboys (Monday) | 8:15 pm ET | ESPN |
| Room | Oct. 3 | against bosses | 1 pm ET | CBS |
| 5 | Oct. 10 | in Panthers | 1 pm ET | Fox |
| Sixth | Oct. 14 | vs. Buccaneers (Thursday) | 8:20 pm ET | Fox / NFLN |
| Seventh | Oct. 24 | in Raiders | 4:05 pm ET | Fox |
| Eighth | Oct. 31 | in the lions | 1 pm ET | Fox |
| 9 | November 7 | against chargers | 4:05 pm ET | CBS |
| 10 | November 14th | in the broncos | 4:25 pm ET | CBS |
| eleven | November 21 | vs saints | 1 pm ET | Fox |
| 12 | November 28 | in giants | 1 pm ET | Fox |
| 13 | Dec 5 | in the jets | 1 pm ET | CBS |
| 14 | Dec 12 | Bye | – | – |
| fifteen | Dec 18 or 19 | vs. Washington (Saturday or Sunday) | TBD | TBD |
| sixteen | Dec 26 | against giants | 1 pm ET | Fox |
| 17 | January 2 | in Washington | 1 pm ET | Fox |
| 18 | January 9th | against cowboys | 1 p. M. ET | Fox |