NFL Wildcard Game 2024: Schedule, TV Channel, kick-off time, and How to watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles had an unbeatable record until week 12 of the regular season. They are set to play their first playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2024 NFL playoffs. The NFC Wildcard game is scheduled for Monday, January 15, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

As the Bucs are hosting the game, they would play in front of their home fans. Considering their spread show, the team needs to take the home-field advantage to qualify for the Divisional round. As for their opponents, the Eagles must overcome their struggles in recent weeks to achieve victory.

Both teams couldn’t mobilize their offensive powers in the final games. Hence, they’d need to rely on the defenses in the upcoming game.

In the final game of the regular season, Tampa Bay played against the Carolina Panthers (2-14). As the Panthers couldn’t mount an offense, the Bucs came off a dazzling 9-0 victory. They successfully made their 4th consecutive playoff appearance. On the other hand, the Eagles enjoyed the point spread but couldn’t lead to a victory in the final game.

The Eagles lost to the New York Giants on the road by a 27-10 margin. Week 18 was quite shocking for Philadelphia as they scored the lowest points of all season in the game. However, many players from the Eagles did make notable plays in the game. Wide receiver Quez Watkins came out shining as he picked up 93 receiving yards and a touchdown.

On one side, where the Eagles struggled to keep up by the end of the season, Tampa Bay seemed to be on a roll as they won five out of their last six games, bringing them to the 9-8 and a secured playoff berth.

Coming back to the upcoming game set for Monday, the Eagles are the favorites. The experts believe they will conquer the Raymond James Stadium by three points. On the contrary, Tampa Bay has won four out of their five games against the Eagles.

Here’s all one needs to know about the NFC Wildcard game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles.

What time is the NFC Wild Card game?

Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles

Day: Monday, January 15

Time: 8 P.M. ET

Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

What channel is the NFC Wild Card game on?

Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles

Date: Monday, January 15

Where to watch: ABC

ABC will televise the Wild Card matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles. Lisa Salters will join Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on the call, while Laura Rutledge will cover the sideline reporting.

NFL live streaming for NFC Wild Card Game

Fans can also live stream the exciting matchup of their favorite teams on Fubo (with a free Trial period), Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, Watch Now, and YouTube TV. Those listening to the radio can enjoy the game on channel WXTB 97.9 FM in Tampa.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles Predicted lineup

The last time that the Bucs faced off against the Eagles was in the wild-card round of the playoff in 2022, and the Bucs came out victorious, thanks to the legendary quarterback Tom Brady. Earlier this season, when these two were up against each other, the Eagles secured the victory.

Now that Tampa Bay doesn’t have a player like Brady, the Eagles are more favored to win the upcoming game. But they have come down the stretch from their 10-1 unbeatable record. Despite having the easiest schedules in the league, they have lost five out of their last six games, which brought them down to 11-6. Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield has led Tampa Bay to cover their previous poor performances and won five out of their six games.

NFL Odds and Betting Lines for Bucs vs Eagles

According to DraftKings Sports, the Philadelphia Eagles are more likely to win the NFC Wildcard game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday.

Bucs vs Eagles spread: Eagles -3

Bucs vs Eagles moneyline: Eagles -155, Bucs +130

Bucs vs Eagles over/under: over 43 points

Why can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the game?

In the last game of the regular season, when the Eagles defeated the Bucs, the biggest reason was D’Andre Swift. He rushed for 130 yards on 16 carriers. But since then, Tampa Bay has tightened their defensive play significantly and ranked the top fifth unit in defense as they enter the playoffs. The Bucs could pressure Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ passing attack in the wild-card round game.

Moreover, the injuries that the key players of the Eagles sustained very recently would give the opponent another opportunity to strategize their game. Hurts suffered a dislocated finger in his throwing hands. At the same time, star receiver A.J. Brown recently underwent an MRI for his knee injury sustained in week 18, and DeVonta Smith is still recovering from his ankle issue. The Bucs are relatively healthy, and they have a home-field game advantage.

Why can the Philadelphia Eagles win the game?

The reason for the Philadelphia Eagles to be favored for the NFC Wildcard game is that they are up against a team with a 23rd-ranked offense and a 23rd-ranked defense. They have a journeyman quarterback, Mayfield, whereas the Eagles have a veteran-laden team that played at the Super Bowl level just 11 months ago.

Eagles also have a better record on the road with 5-4. Their opponent has 4-4. Philly is a way better team than the Bucs on paper, and as experts suggested, they would win by two touchdowns.

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