DeVonta Smith was missing. A.J. Brown was nowhere to be found. Lane Johnson seemed absent. And if that wasn’t enough, tackling was a foreign concept, and discipline was non-existent.

The Eagles were embarrassed by the Buccaneers, losing 33-16 on Sunday in Tampa. The rematch of the NFC Wild Card game turned out to be even worse than the playoff blowout that marked the end of their disappointing 2023 season.

Right from the start, Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin tore apart the unprepared Eagles’ defense, leaving Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia offense struggling to show any signs of life until late in the first half.

Once things started going downhill for the Eagles, there was no turning back. It was a complete unraveling.

The Bucs wasted no time in establishing their dominance. Mayfield’s precision passes to Evans, Godwin, and Trey Palmer quickly put the Eagles’ secondary on notice.

Tampa’s efficient drive culminated in a corner route touchdown to Evans, leaving the Eagles trailing 7-0 early in the game.

Poor tackling haunted the Eagles throughout the game, allowing the Buccaneers to break free for big gains. Missed tackles turned short gains into long runs, putting immense pressure on the already struggling defense.

One glaring example was a missed tackle by Avonte Maddox, leading to a 28-yard gain for Tampa and another touchdown.

Errors and miscommunication plagued the Eagles on both offense and special teams. Blown coverages, missed assignments, and penalties resulted in easy scores for the Buccaneers.

Despite a few bright spots on defense, the Eagles failed to capitalize on key moments, ultimately falling further behind.