Eagles offense knows how to handle Todd Bowles' defense

The pass will be effective against the Buccaneers

The Eagles strayed away from the passing game to start this season, ranking as the 29th-best offense in the league with 187.9 yards and 24 touchdowns. A strong passing game could factor into winning or losing, as the Buccaneers are the fifth-best defense when it comes to stopping the run (the Birds' best asset), allowing 84.0 yards and two touchdowns. 

Since the rush is the Eagles' best option when attacking opposing defenses (second in the league), not being a factor, utilizing A.J. Brown (12 targets for 144 yards and one touchdown on the season) could be what helps them win this game. The Buccaneers' passing defense has allowed 213.0 yards and four touchdowns, ranking 20th in the league.

The Eagles know what they need to do against Bowles

The Eagles know that Bowles loves to rush the quarterback, with some offensive personnel calling him an “evil genius,” knowing what they need to do to attack him when asked in their media availability. 

“We know who we have this week in Todd Bowles and how much of a evil genius he is, you know, he’s just one of those evil geniuses that can design anything off everything, and so, you know, and I think for us again, it's all about identifying what we're seeing up front, how we the plan that we have, how we can go out there and effectively communicate that,” said offensive lineman Jordan Mailata. 

Quarterback Jalen Hurts added, “He's got a lot of tools and a lot of things in his system, and what he does that is very challenging, and that's what makes them such a great team and a great defense. So, knowing all of those things he has available, you know, you just really want to trust the rules and trust the preparation of everything that you have. But you know, just pointing out, this is a really good team, a really good defense, well coached, and it's always a competitive environment going down there.” 

“He’s very smart,” said center Cam Jurgens. “The way he can scheme up certain offenses and get his pressures called from a variety of different looks. It's very impressive. And, you know, we've got to be ready for a lot of things. When you play him, he can bring it from all over the field and from different personnel groups.”

Being aware of what’s in front of them, the Eagles should be in a good spot to win the ballgame if they can withstand the heat. Having a high of 89 degrees with a 50% chance of rain, this game could get even more interesting if the skies open up.