Philly Fans Invade Tampa Bay As Eagles Dominate Buccaneers [VIDEO]
You can’t be surprised about what you’re about to read: Philly fans took over Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Philadelphia Eagles steamrolled the Bucs on Monday Night Football in a 25-11 laugher (that wasn’t as close as it sounds) with Pat Egan, Bob Cooney, and Andrew Salciunas in the stands.
Pat estimated that Raymond James had about three-quarters of its stands filled with Eagles fans.
Philly Sports Trips Floods Tampa Bay with Eagles Fans
Vince Rizzuto put together a rowdy group of travelers with Philly Sports Trips for the invasion. A large percentage of the Eagles fans in Florida also spent part of the long weekend in Clearwater in the surrounding area of the Phillies Spring Training facilities.
Pat, Bob, and Andrew told stories on the 97.5 The Fanaaic pregame show that aligned with what you might expect from the most passionate fan base in the NFL. If anyone at the local bars and restaurants had trouble spelling the word “Eagles” before the weekend began, they certainly won’t have the same problem anymore.
The E-A-G-L-E-S chants emphatically rained through the Sunshine State. A sweet surprise on Sunday afternoon only helped the mood when the Dallas Cowboys took an upset loss at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals.
Walking the streets of Clearwater and Tampa meant you’d see green everywhere. A fan base in a lull after losing Tom Brady couldn’t compete with the overpowering force that came south from Philadelphia.
ESPN Broadcast Praises Eagles
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have traveled for enough NFL broadcasts to know how it works. When Eagles fans take over, they REALLY take over.
“There are A LOT of Eagles fans here tonight,” Buck said within minutes after the ESPN broadcast started. Aikman lightheartedly joined in the fun.
“They may or may not have used some colorful language toward an ex-Cowboy.” -Troy Aikman
The E-A-G-L-E-S chants scattered the background noise on the broadcast all night. The cannon that sounded after the Bucs’ garbage time touchdown couldn’t drown out the visiting crowd.
The “Let’s Go Eagles” style chorus that’s more common in Phillies and Flyers chants was audible after the Birds built a 25-3 lead in the fourth quarter. Nick Sirianni even walked to the stands after the game to thank fans for the boost on the road.
It’s not like it hasn’t happened before. Philly fans have taken over road stadiums on longer trips to road games against the Los Angeles Rams. They regularly dominate stadiums on shorter bus trips against the Washington Commanders and the New York Giants.
Expect to see the best “road field advantage” in the NFL continue.
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Philadelphia Eagles Projected 2023 Week 4 Starters
Jalen Hurts
Quarterback, #1
Oklahoma University/University of Alabama
4th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (53rd overall) in 2020D'Andre Swift
Running Back, #0
University of Georgia
4th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Detroit Lions (April 2023)A.J. Brown
Wide Receiver, #11
Ole Miss
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Wide Receiver, #6
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (10th overall) in 2021Olamide Zaccheaus
Wide receiver, #13
University of Virginia
5th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (April 2023)Dallas Goedert
Tight End, #88
South Dakota State
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (48th overall) in 2018Jordan Mailata
Left Tackle, #68
Jeff Stoutland University
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 7th Round (233rd overall) in 2018Landon Dickerson
Left Guard, #69
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (37th overall) in 2021Jason Kelce
Center, #62
University of Cincinnati
13th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (191st overall) in 2011Cam Jurgens
Right Guard, #51
University of Nebraska
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (51st overall) in 2022Lane Johnson
Right Tackle, #65
Oklahoma University
11th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (4th overall) in 2013Fletcher Cox
Defensive Tackle, #91
Mississippi State
12th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (12th overall) in 2012Jordan Davis
Defensive Tackle, #90
University of Georgia
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2022Josh Sweat
Defensive End, #94
Florida State
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 4th Round (130th overall) in 2018Milton Williams
Defensive Tackle, #93
Louisiana Tech
3rd NFL Season, Drafted in 3rd Round (73rd Overall) in 2021Haason Reddick
Edge Rusher/Linebacker, #7
Temple University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2022)Zach Cunningham
Linebacker, #52
Vanderbilt University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (August 2023)Nicholas Morrow
Linebacker, #41
Greensville University
6th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)Darius Slay
Cornerback, #2
Mississippi State University
11th NFL Season- Acquired in trade from Detroit Lions (March 2020)James Bradberry
Cornerback, #24
University of Arkansas/Samford University
8th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (May 2022)Reed Blankenship
Safety, #32
Middle Tennessee State
2nd NFL Season- Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (May 2022)Justin Evans
Safety, #30
Mississippi Gulf Coast
4th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)
