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2018 NFL Power Rankings Week 4: Eagles earn tough win in Carson Wentz’s return

By Dan Parzych

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Wendell Smallwood #28 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates his game-winning touchdown with teammates wide receiver Jordan Matthews #80, punter Cameron Johnston #1 and wide receiver Nelson Agholor #13 against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles won 20-16. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Wendell Smallwood #28 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates his game-winning touchdown with teammates wide receiver Jordan Matthews #80, punter Cameron Johnston #1 and wide receiver Nelson Agholor #13 against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles won 20-16. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Play Monday Night)

One can only imagine what the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will end up doing at quarterback if Ryan Fitzpatrick ends up leading the team to another win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but for now, the main focus is on Monday night. After it was announced that Jameis Winston would be suspended for the first three games of the 2018 season, the Buccaneers seemed like a strong candidate to start off the new season 0-3, which hasn’t been the case one bit.

Instead, Tampa Bay has been one of the biggest surprises from the first month of the regular season with their 2-0 start along with Fitzpatrick playing at a MVP level, as all eyes will be on the veteran to see if he continues his hot start. With eight touchdown passes over the first two games, Fitzpatrick has already played well enough to entertain the idea of keeping Winston on the bench once he’s eligible to return, even if the Buccaneers don’t win on Monday.

Whether their record happens to be 2-1 or 3-0, Tampa Bay has already exceeded most expectations for the first month of the 2018 season. But if the Buccaneers happen to take down the Steelers, it will only earn them even more respect in the NFC.

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