Cardiac Hill · Jan 16, 2022
Jordan Whitehead shines as Bucs beat Eagles in playoffs
Pitt alum and Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead played in the fifth playoff game of his NFL career on Sunday, and his performance was impactful, as he came up with two splash plays early in the game and ranked among the Buccaneers’ leaders in tackles for losses and tackles in their 31-15 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Whitehead’s first big play of the game came with about eight and a half minutes left in the first quarter, when he paired up with Devin White to snuff out a run by Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Whitehead was not fooled by a fake handoff to Eagles running back Miles Sanders, and he took down Hurts for a loss of three. He also forced a three and out.