Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
7
FINAL
35
Philadelphia
Eagles
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a commanding 35-7 victory, solidifying their position early in the 2027 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum, the Eagles showcased their offensive firepower, leaving little doubt about the outcome.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 497 yards and five touchdowns, effectively controlling the game from the pocket. His favorite target, Zachariah Branch, had a standout performance with 194 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Buccaneers' secondary. Mahomes also contributed on the ground with 21 rushing yards, further proving his versatility and leadership.
On the defensive side, the Eagles were relentless, highlighted by Xavier McKinney's three interceptions, which were pivotal in shifting the game's momentum. Bud Clark led the defense with four total tackles, while the pressure from Tampa Bay's Odafe Oweh, who recorded a sack, was largely neutralized. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when McKinney's first interception set up another scoring drive for the Eagles, effectively sealing the fate of the Buccaneers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 29 | 23 | 497 | 5 | 1 | 143.9 |
| Terrence Young | QB | 33 | 15 | 269 | 1 | 5 | 44.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Varis | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | -2 | -0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lance Stripling | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 7 | 194 | 27.7 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| Lance Stripling | WR | 4 | 132 | 33.0 | 1 | 61 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 6 | 124 | 20.7 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jon Goode | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Varis | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier McKinney | FS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Martin | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bill Rollins | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

