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Eagles vs. Buccaneers: Projected defensive starters
As we preview Sunday's Wild Card showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, let's take a look at the projected defensive starters for both teams.

A team captain and six-time Pro Bowl selection, DT Fletcher Cox is capable of dominating a game like his 1.5-sack performance in the Week 15 win over Washington.

In six career regular-season games against the Eagles, DT Ndamukong Suh has 35 tackles, 2 sacks, 9 tackles for loss, and 10 QB hits. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

DT Javon Hargrave posted a career-high 7.5 sacks to tie for the team lead.

DT Vita Vea is the Buccaneers' heaviest player at 347 pounds, but is an athletic force in the middle of the defensive line. He recently signed a contract extension. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

DE Josh Sweat tied for the team lead with a career-high 7.5 sacks this season. He graded out as the third-best edge rusher in the division, according to PFF.

A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Shaquil Barrett led the Bucs with 10 sacks this season. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

DE Derek Barnett recovered QB Tom Brady's fumble in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl LII win over the Patriots.

Edge rusher Jason Pierre-Paul originally entered the league as a first-round pick of the Giants and won a Super Bowl with them before capturing one in Tampa Bay last season. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)

LB T.J. Edwards is the first Eagle to record at least 125 tackles and multiple takeaways since DeMeco Ryans in 2013.

LB Devin White led the Bucs with 128 tackles this season. He also added 18 QB hits. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)

Alex Singleton was one of just seven NFL linebackers to have at least 100 tackles, a fumble recovery, and an interception in 2021.

The Bucs are hoping that All-Pro LB Lavonte David will be able to play Sunday. He was designated for return from Injured Reserve with a foot injury. He is the Bucs' longest-tenured player. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)

With Lavonte David's status in the air, Kevin Minter is ready to start at linebacker if needed against the Eagles. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

CB Darius Slay earned his fourth Pro Bowl selection in 2021 and led the NFL with three defensive TDs.

CB Sean Murphy-Bunting is in his third season out of Central Michigan. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)

S Rodney McLeod had critical interceptions in the late-season wins over the Giants and Washington to help clinch a playoff spot.

A second-year safety, Antoine Winfield, Jr. had 88 tackles, two interceptions, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries in 2021. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

S Anthony Harris had an interception of QB Tom Brady in the Week 6 matchup with the Bucs.

S Jordan Whitehead was fourth on the Bucs with 74 tackles this season. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

Only five cornerbacks league-wide had more tackle for loss than Avonte Maddox (5) in 2021.

DL William Gholston had 4.5 sacks for the Bucs in 2021. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)

CB Steven Nelson had 50 tackles in his first season with the Eagles.

CB Carlton Davis III missed the first matchup against the Eagles as he was on Injured Reserve. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

LB Genard Avery started 12 games as a stand-up edge rusher in 2021.