Eagles 34, Bucs 161. Eagles SS Quintin Mikell vs. Bucs TE Kellen Winslow: Mikell was one of the keys to the Eagles' second-half improvement vs. opposing TEs last season. Advantage: EaglesHOT:Eagles: Eagles are 11th in the league in punt coverage, but their KO coverage has been inconsistent. Six of their opponents' 14 KO returns have gone for 25 or more yards, though none was longer than 33. Both of their return men - DeSean Jackson and Ellis Hobbs - are legitimate home-run threats.Eagles: Josh Johnson's mobility could potentially put a little extra pressure on the corners as far as forcing them to hold their coverage longer. The 6-4 Michael Clayton only has seven catches, but his size (6-4, 215) could present some matchup problems.Eagles: After giving up 17 runs of 7 or more yards in the first three games, the Eagles are hoping MLB Jeremiah Trotter can give them a physical presence in the middle they didn't feel they were getting from 235-pound Omar Gaither. Only time will tell what, if anything, the 32-year-old Trotter has left.Eagles: The Eagles will have to maintain their rush lanes against QB Josh Johnson, who is a dangerous runner. The Eagles' four-DE nickel package has been very effective thus far. Seven of the defense's 10 sacks have come out of the nickel.Eagles: 262 yards a game (3rd)Eagles: Their patchwork offensive line has done pretty well, allowing just three sacks. Eagles are averaging 4.4 yards per carry, including 5.0 out of the Wildcat/spread. So far, the fears about RT Winston Justice have been unwarranted.Eagles: All the attention defenses are paying to DeSean Jackson on the outside has opened things up inside for TE Brent Celek and slot receiver Jason Avant. They've combined for 32 receptions in the first three games and have picked up 19 of the offense's 36 passing first downs.Eagles: LeSean McCoy has shown more than enough early progress to convince Andy Reid to rotate the rookie with Brian Westbrook, who missed the last game with an ankle injury. Eagles' plethora of quality pass-catchers seems to have diminished Westbrook's role in the passing game. He's averaging just 3.7 yards a catch.Eagles: After missing the last two games with a fractured rib, Donovan McNabb returns against a defense with a 101.1 opponent passer rating. This will be the first regular-season opportunity to see how Andy Reid plans to mix Michael Vick into the McNabb-led offense.
Eagles: 383.3 yards a game (7th)