The Eagles are in Tampa for an intriguing wild card matchup against the NFC South champion, Buccaneers, on ABC/ESPN, Monday Night Football.
After the Cowboys’ upset loss to the Packers and Lions win over the Rams, the Philadlphia-Tampa winner will travel to Detroit for a divisional-round matchup next Sunday.
The Bucs and Eagles have met five previous times, including Tampa Bay’s NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia in 2002 to close out Veteran’s Stadium. The most recent postseason meeting came just two years ago, in 2021, in Jalen Hurts’ first road playoff start; Tampa won 31-15.
Swift is a Pro Bowler, and will look to put his stamp on a breakout season with a potential divisional round matchup against his former team looming.
#1 QB Jalen Hurts
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Hurts made his playoff debut against Tampa at Raymond James Stadium back in 2022 and the Eagles star will look to make all the throws despite dealing with an injured right middle finger.
#2 CB Darius Slay
Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) reacts after breaking up a pass play against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Slay will return to the lineup after missing four games with a knee injury.
#3 Nolan Smith, LB
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The rookie has seen his snaps increase on a weekly basis and he’ll play a key role in the Eagles pass rush.
#4 Jake Elliott, K
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 25: Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles kicks a field goal during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
#6 WR Devonta Smith
Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Smith returns to the lineup after missing the season finale with an injury and his presence will be needed with A.J. Brown out.
#7 LB Haason Reddick
Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) stretches before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Reddick will enter the matchup as 1 OF 2 NFL players with 11.0+ sacks in each of the the last four seasons (Myles Garrett).
Reddick led the Eagles defense with 11.0 sacks, which ranked 9th in the NFL from Weeks 4-18.
Reddick also became the sixth Eagle to register 11.0+ sacks in backto-back seasons (including a career-high 16.0 sacks last season).
#8 Marcus Mariota, QB
Aug 24, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
#10 P Braden Mann
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Braden Mann #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts prior to the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
#11 WR A.J. Brown
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Nick McCloud #44 of the New York Giants forces a fumble by A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
With A.J. Brown out, Zaccheaus could see an increased role.
#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Kenneth Gainwell #14 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball during the first quarter in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
#16 WR Quez Watkins
Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Watkins could see Jalen Hurts dial his number early and often.
#18 WR Britian Covey
Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey (18) is tackled by New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
#19 QB Tanner McKee
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#21 DB Sydney Brown
Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown (21) is carted off the field after an injury during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
#22 CB Kelee Ringo
Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo (22) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Ringo could see his snaps decline with Darius Slay back in the lineup.
#23 RB Rashaad Penny
Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (23) carries the ball as New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) and linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) pursue during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
#24 CB James Bradberry
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 25: James Bradberry #24, Kevin Byard #31 and Shaquille Leonard #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackle Matt Breida #31 of the New York Giants during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Bradberry struggled down the stretch, but will play a key role against Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
#28 CB Josh Jobe
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: Josh Jobe #28 of the Philadelphia Eagles during warm up before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
#29 CB Avonte Maddox
Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) in front of cornerback Eli Ricks (39) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Maddox could see snaps at safety if Reed Blankenship can’t play due to injury.
#31 DB Kevin Byard
Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nicholas Morrow (41) and linebacker Patrick Johnson (48) and safety Kevin Byard (31) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
#32 DB Reed Blankenship
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates an interception with Eli Ricks #39 during the second quarter in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Blankenship will be a gametime decision against the Buccaneers on Monday night.
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