Spadaro's Insights: 10 Key Takeaways from the Season-Ending Loss in Tampa Bay
START EARNING NOW A more organized presentation of the takeaways from the Philadelphia Eagles' 2023 season finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1. Late Third Quarter Struggles: A two-possession sequence in the late third quarter stretched Tampa Bay's lead from 16-9 to 25-9. Quarterback Jalen Hurts faced constant pressure and incurred an intentional grounding penalty in the end zone, resulting in a safety. The defense allowed a 56-yard touchdown pass to Trey Palmer, deepening the Eagles' deficit. 2. Offensive Struggles: The Eagles' offense struggled, managing only one touchdown drive throughout the game. The absence of wide receiver A.J. Brown was evident, and the team had difficulty against Tampa Bay's frequent blitzes. Philadelphia's offensive statistics through three quarters included 11 first downs, 0-for-7 on third downs, 36 rushing yards on 12 carries, and 218 total net yards. 3. DeVonta