<p>In the upcoming Monday night playoff encounter, the<strong> Tampa Bay Buccaneers</strong> and the Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for a compelling rematch following their Week 3 meeting. The initial game saw the Eagles secure a 25-11 victory, exposing vulnerabilities in the Buccaneers’ offense and prompting both teams to reevaluate their strategies.</p>



<p>Running back Rachaad White has emerged as a key player in the Buccaneers’ resurgence, symbolizing the team’s growth since their early-season setback. White’s stellar performance in the latter part of the season, contributing eight scrimmage touchdowns from Weeks 9-18, underscores the Buccaneers’ evolution and adaptability.</p>



<p>Star wide receiver Chris Godwin, in a recent interview on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football, emphasized the team’s transformation. “We’ve evolved so much,” Godwin remarked, highlighting the Buccaneers’ ability to navigate the highs and lows of the season, identifying strengths and weaknesses along the way.</p>



<h2>Struggling Eagles Set for Monday Night Showdown</h2>



<p>Despite a mid-season losing streak, the Buccaneers clinched the NFC South with a 9-8 record, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the final weeks. Their late-season surge sets the stage for an intriguing encounter against an Eagles team that faced contrasting challenges.</p>



<p>While the Buccaneers evolved positively, the Eagles encountered difficulties in the latter part of the season, losing five of their final six games and securing the No. 5 seed in the NFC. The Eagles’ defensive struggles add an additional layer of intrigue to the upcoming matchup.</p>



<p>As both teams prepare for the Monday night game, the Buccaneers approach the rematch with the Eagles with a newfound understanding of their identity, eager to capitalize on missed opportunities from their initial encounter.</p>

Buccaneers and Eagles Prepare for Playoff Encounter

Buccaneers and Eagles Prepare for Playoff Encounter - thesportsdrops NEWS

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<p>Nine weeks into the <strong>2022 NFL season</strong> may not be enough to predict how the year will end, but we may know what to expect. For instance, it’s safe to say <strong><a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nfl/nfl-news-travis-kelce-believes-we-have-yet-to-see-the-best-of-patrick-mahomes-2546-20220818-SPD-2546.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a></strong> is on pace for the MVP award.</p>



<p>Of course, with so many games left, anything can happen. Even so, we can already tell that <strong>Aaron Rodgers</strong> will probably not grab the award for a third consecutive time — unless he does something unreal in the remainder of the campaign.</p>



<p>On the other hand, the <strong><a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nfl/kadarius-toney-of-giants-traded-to-chiefs-in-exchange-for-draft-picks-20221027-SPD-3054.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a></strong> superstar is making a case to be in the conversation. After nine weeks, he and other three players have proved they might challenge for the accolade.</p>



<h2>4. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins)</h2>



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<p>Perhaps the most debatable of the list, <strong><a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nfl/tua-tagovailoa-of-dolphins-discharged-from-hospital-after-head-and-neck-injury-scare-20221001-SPD-2873.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tua Tagovailoa</a></strong> has so far had a remarkable season. With him on the field, the <strong>Dolphins</strong> have been ruthless in offense. On top of that, Tua has the <strong>highest QBR</strong> in the league after nine weeks (79.9).</p>



<p>Having completed 69.9% of his passes for 1,980 yards, 15 touchdowns and just three interceptions, the Alabama product is giving <strong>Miami</strong> reasons for optimism. If he continues to produce like this, he should at least be in consideration.</p>



<h2>3. Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills)</h2>



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<p>The obvious candidate even before the season started, <strong>Josh Allen</strong> has been living up to the expectations this year — though he can do even better. Currently third at QBR (74.2), the <strong>Bills</strong> star continues to produce both with the arm and with his legs.</p>



<p>Allen has completed 64.1% of his passes this season, throwing for 2,403 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions, while he has 392 rushing yards with 4 TDs. Buffalo entered the season with <strong>Super Bowl</strong> aspirations, and its QB has only fueled those in the past nine weeks.</p>



<h2>2. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles)</h2>



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<p>One of the biggest storylines of the season has been the surprising progress <strong>Jalen  Hurts</strong> has made in 2022. No one seemed to believe in him the way the <strong><a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nfl/robert-quinn-of-eagles-set-to-accomplish-feat-not-witnessed-since-1930-20221028-SPD-3058.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eagles</a></strong> did, and it’s paying off.</p>



<p>Not only is he leading a team that has yet to lose a game this year, but Hurts has also proven his own talent as a <strong>dual-threat</strong> quarterback. 68.2% of passes completed for 2,042 yards with 12 TDs and just 2 INTs, along with 326 rushing yards and six rushing TDs suggest we might have a potential MVP season here.</p>



<h2>1. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)</h2>



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<p>Once again, <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nfl/patrick-mahomes-admission-on-chiefs-shocking-loss-to-bengals-in-2022-nfl-playoffs-2485-20220809-SPD-2485.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mahomes</a> is proving why he’s worth every single penny of the multi-year deal he signed with the Chiefs a few years back. Even without <strong>Tyreek Hill</strong>, he’s finding ways to make his opponents feel scared.</p>



<p>While he is only behind Tua in QBR (75.4), Mahomes <strong>leads the NFL in passing yards (2,605) and passing touchdowns (21)</strong>. Besides, he racked up over 100 rushing yards. His six INTs is something to keep an eye on. If his turnovers don’t increase much, then he might be the leading candidate.</p>


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