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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Matchups to watch vs. Philadelphia Eagles

By Derek Quesenberry

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 9: Head Coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the sidelines during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Buccaneers defeated the Saints 48-40. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 9: Head Coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the sidelines during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Buccaneers defeated the Saints 48-40. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 22: Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates his touchown with teammate Kwon Alexander #58 after David intercepted a pass from Mark Sanchez of the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter on November 22, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 22: Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates his touchown with teammate Kwon Alexander #58 after David intercepted a pass from Mark Sanchez of the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter on November 22, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Buccaneers defensive line vs. Eagles offensive line

Defensive lines can truly determine the outcome of a game. The Bucs may be without defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul so others will need to step up in a big way.  

There’s no doubt that Vinny Curry and Beau Allen provided plenty of insight during the week about their former teammates. The Eagles offensive line is tremendous. Jason Peters and Lane Johnson are stalwart tackles and Jason Kelce continues to perform at an elite level.

After struggling to pressure Drew Brees last week, getting after Nick Foles will be the difference. Foles is prone to chucking up ducks if there are players in his face. With a beat-up secondary, the Bucs defensive line needs to be at their best.

Buccaneers linebackers vs. Eagles pass-catching running backs

Alvin Kamara torched the Bucs linebackers in the passing game. The Bucs can’t give up those dump off passes all game. Doug Pederson is a great offensive coordinator, and if the Bucs keep giving him those short passes he will take it all game long.

Darren Sproles and Corey Clement slip out as receivers often and have the ability to burn past an entire defense. Defensive coordinator Mike Smith needs to plan for the Eagles receiving backs.

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