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This NFL season has been a wild ride, especially for certain teams and their dedicated fanbases. Two teams that stand out in terms of dramatic performance swings in 2023 are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles, and they are coincidentally facing each other in the first round of the NFL playoffs.

The Philadelphia Eagles, after an impressive but ultimately unsuccessful Super Bowl appearance, entered this season with lofty aspirations. Armed with a roster filled with talent and experience, and motivated by a desire to overcome the disappointments of the previous year, they started strong with a dominating 10-1 record. However, like a thrilling roller coaster, their journey hit a downward spiral in the latter part of the season, losing five of their last six games.

On the other side, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven't been a picture of consistency either. Surprising many with a 4-1 start, they faced a rough patch losing six out of their next seven games. Yet, true to their resilience, the Buccaneers managed to steady the ship and won five of their last six games, securing their third consecutive NFC South Division and earning the privilege to host a playoff game at Raymond James Stadium.

Now, with the playoffs upon us, despite the absence of Eagles' star receiver A.J. Brown due to a knee injury, Philadelphia is still favored by three points in most betting markets. This preference is likely influenced by their array of weapons and recent postseason success. However, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers expected to field a fully healthy roster, Bucs' fans have every reason to be optimistic about their chances in this exciting matchup.