Watch Eagles vs. Buccaneers: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Eagles vs. Buccaneers football game

By Scout Staff

Oct 15, 2021 at 10:00 am ET • 1 min read

Who's Playing

Tampa Bay @ Philadelphia

Current Records: Tampa Bay 4-1; Philadelphia 2-3

What to Know

The Philadelphia Eagles will look to defend their home turf Thursday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 8:20 p.m. ET. Philadelphia is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.

Things were close when the Eagles and the Carolina Panthers clashed this past Sunday, but Philadelphia ultimately edged out the opposition 21-18. Philadelphia's only offensive touchdowns (two) came on a rush from QB Jalen Hurts.

Meanwhile, when you finish with 257 more yards than your opponent like Tampa Bay did this past Sunday, a favorable outcome is almost sure to follow. They put the hurt on the Miami Dolphins with a sharp 45-17 victory. Tampa Bay's QB Tom Brady was on fire, passing for five TDs and 411 yards on 41 attempts. Brady's 62-yard touchdown toss down the left side of the field to WR Antonio Brown in the second quarter made for one of the most memorable moments of the afternoon.

The Eagles are expected to lose this next one by 6.5. At 0-2 against the spread at home, they are no cash cow. That said, the Buccaneers aren't so hot on the road, where they are 0-2.

Philadelphia is now 2-3 while Tampa Bay sits at 4-1. A couple defensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: Philadelphia comes into the matchup boasting the third fewest passing yards allowed per game in the NFL at 209.2. As for Tampa Bay, they rank first in the league when it comes to rushing touchdowns allowed, with only one on the season.