Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1/16/22 - NFL Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/12/2022 at 11:22 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1/16/22 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The playoffs have arrived as the Philadelphia Eagles will visit Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida for a first round matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Philadelphia comes into the playoffs after finishing the season 9-8 overall following a 25 point blowout loss to Dallas that ended a four game Eagles win streak.

Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew did all he could against Dallas completing 19 of 33 passes for 186 yards and two scores. Kenneth Gainwell was the top ball carrier in the Philadelphia offense with 78 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries and Jason Huntley chipped in 51 yards on 13 carries. Quez Watkins proved to be the primary target in the Philadelphia passing attack with 84 yards and one touchdown on five receptions, while Tyree Jackson chipped in three catches for 22 yards and one score as well.

The reigning and defending Super Bowl champions coast into the playoffs this year after finishing the year 13-4 overall riding a three game win streak after a 24 point blowout win against Carolina to end the regular season. Offensively Tampa Bay was dominant with 409 total yards of offense to score 41 points in the game including 24 in the final quarter.

Tom Brady had his way against Carolina completing 29 of 37 passes for 326 yards and three scores in the game. Tight end Rob Gronkowski was again the number one target for the Bucs with seven catches for 137 yards, while Mike Evans added 89 yards and two scores on six catches.

The Philadelphia Eagles limped into the playoffs and will be outmatched and undermanned against one of the top seeds in the NFC. Look for Tampa Bay to put it all together to open the playoffs leading to a blowout round one win. Take Tampa Bay to overpower Philadelphia for the full 60 minutes leading to the easy win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay wins and covers 38-17.