Instant analysis from Eagles 28-22 loss to the Bucs in Week 6

The Eagles fell to 2-4 on the season after losing 28-22 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home on Thursday night.

What initially looked like a blowout became a hard-fought contest after Hurts and the Eagles mounted a second-half comeback to cut it to six.

Tom Brady passed for two more touchdowns and Leonard Fournette ran for two as the Bucs improved to 5-1 on the season.

Here are some takeaways and observations.

First half blight

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In a similar fashion to Week 5, Philadelphia had 3 total yards as the Bucs continuously forced punts and change of possessions.

Philadelphia had the ball for 9 minutes in the first half, gave Miles Sanders one carry, and logged five 3 and outs.

Eagles putting too much on Jalen Hurts

Hurts was 12 of 26 for 115-yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception, with most of his production coming in the second half.

Brady finished 34 of 42 for 297 yards and an interception.

Davion Taylor has arrived

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Taylor got the start at middle linebacker and logged 4 total tackles while showing speed and prowess in pass coverage.

Taylor is still learning on the job and got tricked on a few screens and misdirections, but he played well at times.

Leonard Fournette showed and proved

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Fournette (22 carries for 81 yards, two touchdowns) dominated the time of possession on his own and won several battles in the passing game, logging 46 receiving yards as well.

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