The Tigers secured a 22:7 victory over the Eagles in the regular-season on September 13th. The hosts played at home in the NFL fixture and controlled the contest from start to finish.
The Eagles arrived with momentum from their 31:0 win against the Buccaneers the previous day. The Tigers, by contrast, had suffered a 10:51 defeat in their last outing.
The visitors could not find their rhythm against a Tigers side that held firm. The Eagles' recent form suggested they should have too much for the hosts, but things came to a head differently than expected.
The result means the Tigers started their campaign on the right foot after the heavy loss. The Eagles, meanwhile, paid for a sloppy opening and will need to regroup quickly.
