Eagles vs. Buccaneers live score, updates, highlights from NFL wild-card playoff game

The Buccaneers defended home field and now, they’re headed to the NFC divisional round for a matchup with the Lions.

It was a wire-to-wire beatdown for Tampa Bay, who thrashed the Eagles’ defense for 426 total yards in a 32-9 victory.

Baker Mayfield came out slinging from the get-go, throwing for 337 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions. He spread the ball all around the field, throwing touchdowns to Chris Godwin and unsung heroes like David Moore and Trey Palmer. Cade Otton led the way with eight receptions for 89 yards, while Mike Evans still made some big plays for three receptions and 48 yards.

Philadelphia couldn’t shake its recent poor stretch of play, closing the season with six losses in its last seven games. Jalen Hurts never seemed to get into a rhythm despite going 25-for-35 for 250 yards and a touchdown. DeVonta Smith stepped up in A.J. Brown’s absence with eight receptions and 148 yards, but the other Eagles couldn’t do enough to overcome their faulty defense.

If you missed any action from Tampa Bay’s commanding win over Philadelphia, The Sporting News had you covered with live updates, highlights and more throughout the NFC wild card game.

Eagles vs. Buccaneers final score

 
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Eagles vs. Buccaneers results, highlights from NFL wild-card playoff game

Final: Buccaneers 32, Eagles 9

11:20 p.m.: The Eagles and Buccaneers traded turnovers on downs as both teams tried to run out the clock. This one is over. Tampa Bay is going to come away with an upset victory over Philadelphia.

Buccaneers 32, Eagles 9

11:04 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN — Baker Mayfield finds Chris Godwin wide open in the end zone for a 23-yard score. That’s the exclamation point on what was a wire-to-wire beatdown for the Buccaneers.

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10:54 p.m.: The Buccaneers’ offense is marching down the field. Baker Mayfield is 5-for-5 for 55 yards with completions to Payne Durham, Chris Godwin, Cade Otton, and two to Mike Evans. They had one setback on a holding penalty but are still knocking on the red zone door.

10:45 p.m.: TURNOVER ON DOWNS — Things are going from bad to worse for the Eagles. Philadelphia settled for a 40-yard field goal and Jake Elliott buried the attempt. The Buccaneers were offsides and instead of declining the penalty, the Eagles accepted it and decided to go for it on 4th & 5 from Tampa’s 17. Jalen Hurts’ pass to DeVonta Smith was incomplete and Philly walked away with no points.

End of third quarter: Buccaneers 25, Eagles 9

10:38 p.m.: Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith linked up for two catches and 36 yards to bring the Eagles into Buccaneers territory as the third quarter comes to an end.

Buccaneers 25, Eagles 9

10:32 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Trey Palmer takes a pass from Baker Mayfield 56 yards to the house and the Buccaneers have completely blown the doors off of this game!

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) January 16, 2024
Buccaneers 18, Eagles 9

10:28 p.m.: SAFETY — Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson put the pressure on Jalen Hurts in the end zone, who threw the ball away. The ball didn’t reach the line of scrimmage, resulting in a safety for an intentional grounding penalty in the end zone.

— NFL (@NFL) January 16, 2024
10:22 p.m.: The Eagles’ defense comes up with another timely sack, this time Milton Williams bringing down Baker Mayfield for a loss of nine on 3rd & 1. It’s a punt-fest to start the second half as Tampa Bay boots it back to Philadelphia’s 10.

10:19 p.m.: The Eagles’ offense stalls out again after two carries from D’Andre Swift and a short one-yard completion to Kenneth Gainwell on third down. Philadelphia punted the ball back to the Buccaneers, who will take over from their own 36.

10:14 p.m.: The Eagles catch a break with a defensive holding penalty on 3rd & 9 to pick up a new set of downs.

10:10 p.m.: After an 11-yard completion to Cade Otton on first down, the Buccaneers’ offense couldn’t get much going either. Baker Mayfield was sacked on 3rd & 7 and Tampa Bay punted the ball back to the Eagles’ 13-yard line.

10:05 p.m.: The Eagles went three-and-out after Jalen Hurts was sacked for a loss of nine yards on 3rd & 11. The Buccaneers will take over from their own 41 after the punt.

Halftime: Buccaneers 16, Eagles 9

9:47 p.m.: Jalen Hurts picked up 31 yards through the air on passes to Kenneth Gainwell, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert and Quez Watkins, but time ran out on the half. Philadelphia will receive to start the second half.

9:42 p.m.: The Eagles’ wide receiver corps gets even more thin as Julio Jones is being evaluated for a concussion.

9:38 p.m.: Brandon Graham comes up with a timely sack to drop Baker Mayfield for a loss of seven on 3rd & 10. The Eagles offense will take over from their own nine-yard line with 1:33 remaining in the half the punt.

9:33 p.m.: Baker Mayfield to Cade Otton for 19 yards to take the Buccaneers to the Eagles’ 44-yard line as we hit the two-minute warning.

Buccaneers 16, Eagles 9

9:28 p.m.: Two-point conversion failed — The Eagles decided to go for two after the Buccaneers jumped offsides on the extra point. Jalen Hurts went for his signature tush push, but Tampa Bay’s defense did the impossible and stopped it.

9:26 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN — Dallas Goedert walks into the end zone on a five-yard flat out of a read option.

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9:25 p.m.: Jalen Hurts to DeVonta Smith for a gain of 56 yards! The monster play brings the Eagles down to the five-yard line. There’s the jolt of life Philadelphia needed.

— NFL (@NFL) January 16, 2024
Buccaneers 16, Eagles 3

9:17 p.m.: FIELD GOAL — Chase McLaughlin again, this time from 48. Baker Mayfield couldn’t connect with Mike Evans on 3rd & 5 and head coach Todd Bowles decided not to roll the dice again. There is 5:35 remaining in the half.

9:10 p.m.: The Buccaneers continue to move the sticks. Stuck on 4th & 1 from the Eagles’ 42, head coach Todd Bowles elected to go for it and Rachaad White picked up the first down with seven yards on the misdirection toss.

Buccaneers 13, Eagles 3

9:05 p.m.: FIELD GOAL — Jake Elliott drains it from 47 yards out to get the Eagles on the board. Philadelphia finally started moving the ball but couldn’t pick up a first down on 3rd & 8, taking the three points.

9:02 p.m.: DeVonta Smith, welcome to the party! The star WR breaks the Eagles offense’s first big play of the game on a 31-yard reception from Jalen Hurts.

Buccaneers 13, Eagles 0

8:57 p.m.: FIELD GOAL — Chase McLaughlin from 54 yards… GOOD! Baker Mayfield’s 24-yard pass to Cade Otton put the Buccaneers in range, but a sack on second down set the offense back. After the Eagles’ defense came up with a stop on 3rd & 13, Tampa Bay had to settle for a long field goal.

End of first quarter: Buccaneers 10, Eagles 0

8:47 p.m.: And a three-and-out for the Eagles’ offense in response to the Buccaneers’ big-play touchdown. Jalen Hurts couldn’t connect with Dallas Goedert again on third down and Philadelphia punted the ball back to Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers will start their drive from their own 24 after a 13-yard punt return from Deven Thompkins.

Buccaneers 10, Eagles 0

8:40 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! — David Moore scores a 44-yard touchdown after making the entire Eagles secondary miss! The journeyman WR is already having the game of his life, picking up his first career playoff TD. On his birthday, nonetheless.

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8:37 p.m.: Oh man. Baker Mayfield threw a deep bomb to Mike Evans who had his man beat, but Evans dropped what would have been a 47-yard touchdown.

8:35 p.m.: Baker Mayfield found David Moore for a 22-yard pitch-and-catch and the Buccaneers got an additional 15 yards for a face mask penalty, bringing them into Philadelphia territory.

8:32 p.m.: The Eagles’ first drive stalled out after just five plays. Jalen Hurts tried to find Dallas Goedert down the sideline on 3rd & 2 but the pass was broken up by Antoine Winfield Jr. Philadelphia punted to the Buccaneers’ 21-yard line, where they will start their drive.

8:30 p.m.: Accessory update: Jalen Hurts has taken the field for the first Eagles drive without gloves on. He had originally warmed up with gloves on both hands to add grip due to his swollen right middle finger.

Buccaneers 3, Eagles 0

8:25 p.m.: FIELD GOAL — Chase McLaughlin knocks it through from 28 yards. The Eagles’ defense held strong from its own 10-yard line, even if it may have gotten away with a pass interference call that could have resulted in a touchdown for Cade Otton.

8:21 p.m.: Before you could blink, the Buccaneers are in the red zone. Baker Mayfield came out slinging, connecting with Cade Otton for a 15-yard gain and Mike Evans for a 21-yard gain to get the wheels turning on offense. Rachaad White followed with 19 yards on three carries and Tampa Bay is deep in Philadelphia territory.

8:15 p.m.: The Eagles won the toss and deferred. The Buccaneers will receive to start the game and we’re underway!

Pregame

7:30 p.m.: Jalen Hurts has been dealing with a swollen middle finger on his throwing hand all week after suffering the injury in the Eagles’ season finale against the Giants. The star QB will test out wearing a glove on his throwing hand to compensate for his lack of grip due to the ailment.

Jalen Hurts steps on the field wearing gloves 🧤#PHIvsTB | 8:15 ET | ESPN/ABC/@ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/Bvm6HzbAhs

— ESPN (@espn) January 16, 2024
7:00 p.m.: No real weather concerns ahead of this NFC showdown. There’s a light rain in Tampa Bay that is expected to clear by the 8 p.m. ET kickoff. The current temperature is 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

6:45 p.m.: The Eagles’ injury report is headlined by star WR A.J. Brown, who will be out with a knee injury. A crushing blow for Philadelphia’s offense.

Tonight’s inactives #PHIvsTB pic.twitter.com/cPqaLdAvN9

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 15, 2024
6:45 p.m.: As if there was any doubt, Baker Mayfield will power through an ankle and rib injury and play.

Inactives for #PHIvsTB ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/4ela2QSXo9

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 15, 2024
What time is Eagles vs. Buccaneers today?

Date: Monday, Jan. 15
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Eagles vs. Buccaneers is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 15 from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Eagles vs. Buccaneers channel

Live Stream: Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada) | ESPN+
TV channel (national): ESPN, ABC (U.S.) | TSN 3/5, RDS2 (Canada)
TV channel (Philadelphia): WPVI-TV (Channel 6)
TV channel (Tampa): WFTS-TV (Channel 28)
Eagles vs. Buccaneers will be aired nationally and locally on ESPN and ABC. Local audiences in Philadelphia can watch on WPVI-TV (Channel 6), while those in Tampa, Florida can tune in to WFTS-TV (Channel 28) for their respective affiliate ABC stations.

Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (color analyst) will be on the call for ESPN/ABC.

Viewers in Canada can watch on TSN 3/5 in English and RDS2 in French, or stream via DAZN, which carries every NFL game in Canada.