Philadelphia Eagles that need to shine versus Buccaneers in Week 6

Darius Slay, Philadelphia Eagles. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)
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Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia Eagles
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The Philadelphia Eagles have a few more key personnel that needs to show out

4. DeVonta Smith, Wide Receiver.

Rookie receiver, DeVonta Smith, needs to be a focal point of this offense in Week 6. Philly fans should not be surprised if he gets more attention from the Buccaneers’ defensive coordinator, Todd Bowles, but the rookie will need to work through that and come in clutch for this team as he has been so far this season.

5. Nick Sirianni, Head Coach.

This, like Jalen Hurts, comes as an obvious one, but the first-year head coach needs to put a game plan together that consistently gets his offense in a rhythm. At this point, we may agree with you if you suggested he should give up play-calling, but the chances of that, for now, are slim, and he needs to help his offensive line and quarterback out with quick-strike plays.

After getting his tight ends involved early and frequently against the Chiefs, it seemed like he (just like the running backs) forgot about their presence altogether. That cannot happen going up against a team of the Buc’s caliber.

The head coach needs to put on his thinking cap for a short week of practice. Last but not least, Sirianni needs to be aggressive in his play-calling, especially in the red zone. Settling for field goals against a high-powered offense is simply just treading water.