of philadelphia eagles ended the 2023 season with a collapse and an early exit from the NFL playoffs with a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.
The loss was Philadelphia's sixth in its last seven games since opening the season 10-1 and coming close to winning one more season. kansas city chiefs At Super Bowl LVII.
No. 19 David Moore of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball during the first quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoffs against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. He ran for a 44-yard touchdown. (Mike Ehrman/Getty Images)
Philadelphia gave a lackluster effort against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers, especially on the defensive side of the football where missed tackles were a theme of the night.
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Late in the third quarter, Philadelphia was down 18-9. tampa bay buccaneers Wide receiver Trey Palmer ran for a 56-yard score, essentially ending the game. Most of it was after the catch.
ESPN analyst Troy Aikman was critical of Philadelphia's tackling throughout the game, but he held back when watching replays of Palmer breaking and avoiding the tackle to score.
“It should have been a six-yard completion,” Aikman said. “James Bradberry is on the outside corner. He just couldn't make a tackle. But even on the back end. Kevin Byard.” [Eagles safety]. We don't know what it is, but we've seen enough of it throughout the year. ”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers No. 10 Trae during the third quarter of an NFL Wild Card Playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. -Palmer carried the ball and scored a touchdown. (Kevin Savitas/Getty Images)
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“Great job [by Palmer]But it just goes on throughout this entire ballgame on both sides of the ball to show you the problems that Philadelphia has and why they went into the collapse that they had to end this season.” Aikman added.
There has been speculation that Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni could be on the hot seat after the team's late-season collapse, and Aikman brought up the topic when speaking to Scott Van Pelt after the loss.
“Every time they look like they're preparing to play an opponent or look like they're in a position to turn their season around, they end up losing the No. 2 seed. And they also play And they went into this game saying, “Hey, it's all still in front of us.'' I know there's a difference between what players and coaches say and what they feel. ''Aikman said when asked what he made of Philadelphia's performance. wild card matchup.
“And they said the right things, but it was obvious they weren't feeling it. And when they came out here and took the field, it was obvious. What happens there is , reinvigorate the fan base, and have to do it.'' That usually requires change. What changes would that make? I don't know. Is that Nick Sirianni? I don't know.I wouldn't be surprised if it knew Jeffrey Lurie [Eagles owner] his career and past achievements.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reacts during the fourth quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrman/Getty Images)
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“But we can't maintain the status quo next season. Some changes are going to have to be made. I'm as interested as anyone to see what that is.”
While Philadelphia heads into an offseason of great uncertainty, Tampa Bay heads to Detroit to take on the Lions on Sunday.
Detroit defeated the USA 24-23, earning their first playoff victory since 1992. Los Angeles Rams.
