TAMPA, Fla. — Eli Apple insists he is not getting picked on.

“You show me a corner who doesn’t get targeted, and I’ll make sure to tell you you’re probably a liar,’’ Apple said.

Well, it sure looked as if the Eagles went after Apple last week, and were rewarded, with Apple drawing pass interference penalties of 41 and 36 yards — the first was legit, the second questionable. Apple has received advice from Janoris Jenkins how to better track the deep ball.

“I just been telling him instead of him turning his head all the way around, just stay facing the man since he’s already at that point where he doesn’t have to turn his head and then the ball is underthrown and now he’s reaching and grabbing,’’ Jenkins said. “Just small things like that. You only turn your head if you’re behind. If you’re on top, there’s no need to do it.’’

Apple will be tested by the Buccaneers, with Mike Evans (size and strength) and DeSean Jackson (speed) presenting different challenges.

“I think I can hang with any receiver in the league, for sure, with my athleticism,’’ Apple said. “It’s just about the little things right now.’’

The Buccaneers could be vulnerable in the middle of their defense, as they will play without their two best linebackers. Kwon Alexander (hamstring) is out and Lavonte David (ankle) is listed as doubtful and not expected to play. In addition, safety T.J. Ward (hip) is doubtful.

That Eli Manning made sure to console Brad Wing after the shanked 28-yard punt proved costly in the closing seconds in Philadelphia came as no surprise to coach Ben McAdoo.

“I know he does things behind the scenes, but I don’t always get to hear or see them, either,’’ McAdoo said. “That’s just the way he goes about everything. In the locker room, with the media, with his teammates, that’s the way he lives his life. He likes to be under the radar.”

The return of MLB B.J. Goodson should be a boost to the run defense. Goodson, who had 18 tackles in the season opener in Dallas, missed the past two games with a shin injury. “He takes a lot of pride in being a downhill linebacker and tackling and being a physical guy, so if we can get him back, that certainly would help some things,’’ defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said. Goodson is no longer on the injury report.

Lost in the ridiculous dog-peeing TD celebration: Odell Beckham Jr., with 301 career receptions, moved past Kyle Rote (300) and into 11th place on the Giants’ all-time pass-catching list. Victor Cruz is 10th with 303 receptions.

Bucs QB Jameis Winston, 23, calls Beckham “definitely a high-class guy’’ and does not have a problem with edgy touchdown celebrations.

“It’s very tough to score a touchdown in the NFL,’’ Winston said. “So, definitely their emotion takes over in that situation. So, most of the times they’re very exciting situations when you score a touchdown. So, I’m looking forward to celebrations that we have this week.’’