The Columbus Dispatch

Eagles (9-8) at Buccaneers (13-4)

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Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

TV: Fox

Tipico Sportsbook line: Buccaneers by 71⁄2

Eagles’ keys: The primary objective when facing the Bucs is easier said than done, but Philly must get after QB Tom Brady early and often. QB Jalen Hurts has the play-making ability to make the Bucs’ defense pay for any lapses in discipline or technique, something of which the Eagles must take full advantage with creative play-calling.

Bucs’ keys: Tampa Bay built a big first-half lead when it faced the Eagles on the road in October but barely hung on after a comeback by Philly. The Bucs will need to play a more complete game on both sides of the ball, a goal that could be aided by the return of injured stars like LB Lavonte David, OLB Shaquil Barrett and RB Leonard Fournette. Brady will need another big day from WR Mike Evans and TE Rob Gronkowski.

Matchup to watch: Eagles CB Darius Slay vs. Bucs WR Evans. After WR Chris Godwin’s seasonendi­ng knee injury and WR Antonio Brown’s dramatic departure, Evans proved in Week 18 how dominant he can be. Slay is one of the NFL’S best veteran corners.

– Luke Easterling, Bucs Wire

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