TAMPA, Fla. – Playing at nearly full-strength for the first time this season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defense stifled the Philadelphia Eagles, forcing three turnovers in a 31-15 wild-card playoff win at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday.
With linebackers Shaquil Barrett, Jason Pierre-Paul and Lavonte David all returning from injuries, and starting cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting the lone defensive starter sitting, the defense recaptured its postseason form from a year ago when it became the difference-maker in taking down future Hall of Fame quarterbacks Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes.