Jalen Hurts and Eagles ready for another test at Tampa where they've struggled.
Jalen Hurts, Eagles prepare differently for unkind Tampa trip originally appeared on The Sporting News
In Week 4, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium. This game carries extra weight for the defending Super Bowl champions, as it has been a challenging matchup for them in recent seasons. To better prepare, the Eagles are taking some unusual steps.
They are adjusting their travel plans ahead of Sunday's game.
On Monday, NBC Sports' John Clark tweeted:
"I’m told the Eagles are changing their travel schedule to Tampa this year. They are going a day ahead of schedule, on Friday, to acclimate to the heat. They may have a workout in Tampa on Saturday. The Eagles have lost 3 of their last 4 games at the Bucs."
The move comes as Philadelphia faces a tough road environment. The Eagles have struggled in Tampa in recent years, losing three of their last four games at the Bucs' home stadium, including a 33-16 loss in their last visit in September 2024 and a lopsided 32-9 playoff defeat in the 2023 season.
Historically, the Eagles and Buccaneers have a nearly even split in regular-season meetings (9-9), but Tampa Bay holds a slight edge overall, 13-11, including playoff matchups.
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