Ryan Fitzpatrick had the game of his life in leading the Buccaneers to a stunning road victory against the Saints this past Sunday. Now the Bucs get to host the defending world champions. The spread is short because the Bucs are on a high, at home and the Eagles aren't likely to have Carson Wentz again.

The Eagles are worth laying a small road price even with Nick Foles not looking like he did in the Super Bowl. That was a fluke performance. Foles is good enough, however, to help deliver a victory against this porous defense.

Fitzpatrick is a career journeyman for many reasons, including his lack of consistency, his propensity for turnovers and not being talented enough to beat a strong defense such as the Eagles.

The Eagles are on extra rest and preparation having played last Thursday. They are far better coached and their defense is upper tier while Tampa Bay's defense is bottom tier. The defending Super Bowl champions have the experience and savvy not to lose to this lowly foe.

The Buccaneers lack a ground game to fall back on if Fitzpatrick struggles, which I anticipate here.