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Philadelphia had more wins by the end of November than Tampa Bay managed all season as the Bucs came into the play-offs with a 9-8 record – the worst out of the 14 teams that progressed to the post-season.<\/p>\n
Led by Baker Mayfield, who replaced the retired Tom Brady as their starting quarterback this season, the Bucs won five of their last six games to win the NFC South.<\/p>\n
And the difference in each side’s form showed on wildcard weekend, with the Bucs gaining a 16-3 lead with three field goals and a 44-yard touchdown pass from Mayfield to David Moore.<\/p>\n
A Dallas Goedert touchdown just before half-time made it 16-9 and gave the Eagles hope of arresting their slump. <\/p>\n
But that evaporated late in the third quarter as Tampa Bay forced Philly to concede a safety and the Eagles’ defence was again found wanting as Trey Palmer scored a 56-yard touchdown.<\/p>\n
A late Chris Godwin score made it three touchdown passes and 337 passing yards for Mayfield, who has re-established himself a top QB on his third team since leaving the Cleveland Browns after the 2021 season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n