Eagles vs. Bucs: NFL experts make wild card weekend picks

The Eagles just hopped on a plane and the Birds are headed south, hopefully avoiding the winter weather as they prepare for a gigantic matchup against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.

The wild card weekend matchup on FOX is a rematch of a 28-22 Tampa win over Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field in a matchup that wasn’t as close as the final score indicated.

The Eagles have won seven of their past 11 games since that defeat, and the penchant for heavily running the ball was likely influenced by Miles Sanders having one single carry in the first half.

ESPN -- Bucs

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All of the ESPN writers and experts are rolling with Tom Brady and company.

Tim McManus -- Bucs

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McManus’ pick: Buccaneers 31, Eagles 30

USA Today -- Buccaneers

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The crew at USA Today is rolling with the Bucs.

Sporting News -- Buccaners

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Pick: Buccaneers 31, Eagles 21
The Sporting News is rolling with Tampa.

Philly Voice -- Buccaneers

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All seven Philly Voice writers are picking the Bucs at home.

The Inquirer -- Buccaneers

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Jeff McLane and his crew are rolling with the Bucs.

NJ Advanced Media

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Five of six writers at NJ.com are rolling with the Bucs.

NFL.com -- Bucs

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Greg Rosenthal is rolling with the Bucs.

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