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The Philadelphia Eagles have been during the microphe for weeks due to tush -push and how the piece was officially during games.
Of course, the Eagles pulled a difficult spectacle while in the formation they use for tush -push against Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
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Philadelphia Eagles, running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrating after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football match against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday 28 September 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
The Eagles were on the 6-yard line of 3rd and 1. Jalen Hurts had Dallas Goedert and Saquon Barkley behind him in what would normally be the formation of the controversial game. However, Hurts stepped back and handed the ball to his star running back.
Barkley spotted after the easiest touchdown he wants the whole season.
Eagles held on for a 31-25 win and remained undefeated in the year.
Hurts composed another solid performance through the air and on the ground. He was 15-of-24, who passed with 130 passing yards and two touchdown passes. He led Eagles with 62 dangerous yards on nine bears, including an impressive 29-yard scramble.
The Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen hurts (1) hurries past Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s defensive line Logan Hall (90) during the second half of a NFL football match on Sunday 28 September 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Goedert had four catches in 37 yards and caught both of Hurts’ Touchdown Pass.
BUCS pulled 24-6 at half. Baker Mayfield did his best to try to get the team back on top. The team had two touchdowns in the third quarter and received security, but the deficit was ultimately invincible.
Mayfield was 22-of-40 with 289 passing yards, two touchdown passports and an eavesdropping. Eagles fired him twice.
He had Touchdown -Pass for Emeka Egbuka and Bucky Irving. The pass to Egbuka went after a 77-yard score. The rookie wide receiver had four catches in 101 yards. Irving led the team with five catches in 102 yards. He had a 72-yard touchdown catch.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield speaks during a news conference after a NFL football match against Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday 28 September 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Tampa Bay fell to 2-1 with the loss.
