It’s not often you see a #Ledecky in the middle of the field, but there was nary an Eagle in the picture when Moore caught that pass. #Buccaneers 10, #Eagles 0, still first quarter. #NFL@nfl
The last time the Buccaneers and the Eagles played on MNF was 2003, in the inaugural game at Lincoln Financial Field. Tampa opened the season in Philly's new stadium much like they closed out the old Veterans Stadium, with a big fat "W". After handling the Eagles in the NFC championship, punching their ticket to the Super Bowl months before, they blanked the Eagles 17 – 0 in front of a national audience. That's my idea of ending one Eagles era and opening another. No, I'm not still bitter about the two previous playoff trouncings that Philadelphia handed the Bucs in 2001 in 2002. 🤥
In that Monday night game, Joe Jurevicius made the infamous tip catch to himself for a touchdown, following up on his 71 yard TD reception in the NFC championship game. The video linked below remains one of the very memorable receptions in NFL history. Since that time in 2003, the Buccaneers are 7 & 3 vs. Philly and have won four out of their last five meetings. Tampa Bay's defense is ranked 7th against the run and 2nd in forced turnovers, while the Eagles offense has been somewhat lackluster. I'm reminded of the old cliché, "defense wins championships", and games. I'm just saying.
With the dismantling of the Raiders and Mr. Derrek Brooks' Super Bowl sealing interception among them, I have too many to choose just one. The links below showing Joe Jurevicius vs. Eagles, are some of the most memorable. The image below is another, especially considering the time showing on the game clock. Truly, it was celebration time.
The Buccaneers have announced they will hold a ceremony honoring Ronde Barber on MNF vs. the Eagles next week. In an @NBCPhiladelphia segment about Eagles fans displeasure, the news anchor called him "Rond" instead of Ronde [Ronday]. That's something to complain about.😀 🏴☠️
Hyped for the start of #NFL season once again... despite being a #Vikings fan. 😂
Not a lot of people seem to be expecting the Vikings to do much this season and I've heard the term "transitional year" being bandied about. Still though, I'm excited to see 1st round pick Jordan Addison at WR and to see how Kevin O'Connell does in his second season at HC.
First game on Sunday at home against the #Buccaneers. Definitely a 1-0 start!
Hey, Hey, Tampa Bay! Buccaneers Creamsicle Game Announcement (www.pewterreport.com)
The Bucs have announced the return of their creamsicle uniform game featuring the team's throwback Bucco Bruce helmets this season....
Buccaneers' QB Baker Mayfield to Rodrigo Blankenship: "I Still Don't Like You" (www.si.com)
Baker Mayfield hasn't forgotten Rodrigo Blankenship's Georgia Bulldogs beating him in the 2017 College Football Playoffs.