The Philadelphia Eagles won a nail-biter of a game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 3and now look to improve their record to 3-1 during a second week on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Both teams are 2-1 going into Sunday’s match. Here’s what Birds fans need to know before kickoff in Florida.
What time do the Eagles play today?
The Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, September 29 at 1:00 PM ET.
How to watch the Eagles game
Sunday’s game will be broadcast locally on FOX. Nationally, fans can also stream the game on NFL+.
Eagles injury report
The Eagles will be without several of their stars on Sunday after last week’s game against the Saints left out a number of key players.
Wide receiver AJ Brown is out again with a hamstring injury That has kept him off the field since Week 2.
On Friday, the team ruled as a wide receiver DeVonta Smith is out Sunday due to a concussion he suffered against the saints. Lane Johnson, who also suffered concussion last week, was demoted to out just hours before kick-off.
To help shore up the lineup in the absence of Brown and Smith, the Eagles announced Saturday that they have activated wide receivers Parris Campbell and John Ross from the practice squad.
Impact of Hurricane Helene on Sunday
Florida’s Gulf Coast is in the early stages of post-crisis recovery hit by Hurricane Helene last week.
While Raymond James Stadium is dry Sunday, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater were hit by some of the worst flooding from the storm. Helene destroyed parts of the infrastructure for bridges, roads, sewer, water and electricity on all of Pinellas County’s barrier islands, so there is no water, sewer or electricity.
Some Philly fans had to cancel their plans to travel for the game altogether, while others told CBS News Philadelphia they had to move hotels before the storm.
Sunday at kick-offit will be 85 degrees in Tampa with a chance of a few passing showers. By the end of the game, temperatures can reach 90 degrees once the showers subside.
Former Tampa Bay QB Tom Brady calls Eagles-Bucs game
Although Tom Brady is best known for his tenure as quarterback for the New England Patriots, he played three seasons in Tampa Bay, from 2020 to 2022.
Brady joined the FOX Sports broadcast team for the 2024-2025 season and will call Sunday’s game alongside Kevin Burkhardt.
The Philadelphia Eagles, led by quarterback Nick Foles, defeated Brady and the Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII.
