Baker Mayfield Leads Buccaneers to Victory Over Eagles with Stellar Performance

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29/09/2024 23h13

### Buccaneers Dominate Eagles 33-16 Behind Mayfield's Impressive Performance

In an impressive display, Baker Mayfield led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a commanding 33-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Mayfield threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns, adding a 1-yard rushing touchdown to cap off his stellar performance. This victory helps the Bucs bounce back from their disappointing loss to the Broncos, improving their season record to 3-1 while the Eagles drop to 2-2.

The Buccaneers set the tone early, outgaining the Eagles 445 to 227 yards and establishing a 24-0 lead before halftime, which they extended to 24-7 by halftime. Key contributions came from wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin; Evans caught eight passes for 94 yards and a touchdown, while Godwin added six receptions for 69 yards. In the backfield, both Bucky Irving and Rachaad White were effective, each contributing 49 yards on 10 carries.

On the Eagles' side, quarterback Jalen Hurts faced a challenging game, completing 18 of 30 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown, but also fumbling twice, losing one. Special teams issues also plagued Philadelphia, with returner Cooper DeJean muffing a punt that set up a short Buccaneers touchdown drive.

Despite the absence of top receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, the Eagles found some success with running back Saquon Barkley and tight end Dallas Goedert, who combined for nine catches totaling 97 yards. Barkley also showed his prowess on the ground, rushing for 84 yards on just 10 carries.

Philadelphia heads into their bye week next week, hoping to regroup and heal, particularly with right tackle Lane Johnson (concussion) also out. The Buccaneers, meanwhile, will look to build on their dominant performance as they continue their promising start to the season.

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