Philadelphia Eagles soar to 4-0 after defeating Buccaneers in Tampa Bay, 31-25
TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Quinyon Mitchell #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles talks trash to Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo
TAMPA BAY, Fla. - The Philadelphia Eagles soared to a 4-0 record with a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who also entered the game undefeated.
Eagles secure victory with strong first half
What we know:
The Eagles took an early lead in the first quarter with a 35-yard touchdown return by S. Brown from a blocked punt and a 2-yard pass from J. Hurts to D. Goedert. J. Elliott successfully kicked both extra points.
D. Goedert scored another touchdown in the second quarter with a 5-yard pass from J. Hurts, followed by a 39-yard field goal by J. Elliott, extending the Eagles' lead.
The Buccaneers' efforts
What they're saying:
The Buccaneers managed to put points on the board with a 42-yard field goal by C. McLaughlin in the first quarter. In the second quarter, McLaughlin hit an impressive 65-yard field goal.
The Tampa Bay offense found some rhythm in the third quarter with a 77-yard touchdown pass from B. Mayfield to E. Egbuka, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Eagles' lead.
The game ended with the Eagles taking a safety to protect the win, 31-25.
Big picture view:
The Eagles' strong start to the season positions them as a formidable team in the league, maintaining an undefeated record after four games.