Buccaneers earn win over Jets in first preseason game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened the 2026 preseason with a 24-16 win against the New York Jets on August 17. After trailing 10-0, the Buccaneers scored 14 points in the second half, including two rushing touchdowns and a defensive touchdown. Pro Football Focus graded players on their performances, highlighting Ko Kieft and Ayden Garnes for their standout contributions. The game served as an evaluation for the roster and provided insight into individual performances critical for competition leading to roster cuts.
- •Buccaneers overcame a 10-0 first-quarter deficit.
- •Ko Kieft earned the highest offensive grade at 92.7.
- •Ayden Garnes secured a 91.8 defensive grade with an interception returned for a touchdown.
- •Tampa Bay scored two rushing touchdowns and a defensive score.
- •The game was the first opportunity for roster evaluations ahead of final cuts.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — PFF: Best & worst grades for Jets offense against the Buccaneers
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — PFF: Best & worst grades for Jets defense against the Buccaneers
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — PFF Grades for the Buccaneers First Preseason Game
"Here are the 5 best and worst grades PFF handed out to the Jets offense following their preseason opener against the Buccaneers.
"Here are the 5 best and worst grades PFF handed out to the Jets defense following their preseason opener against the Buccaneers.
"See which Buccaneers earned the highest and lowest PFF grades from Tampa Bay's first preseason game against the Jets.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:45 PMPFF: Best & worst grades for Jets offense against the Buccaneers
Here are the 5 best and worst grades PFF handed out to the Jets offense following their preseason opener against the Buccaneers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 11:45 AMPFF: Best & worst grades for Jets defense against the Buccaneers
Here are the 5 best and worst grades PFF handed out to the Jets defense following their preseason opener against the Buccaneers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 10:25 PMPFF Grades for the Buccaneers First Preseason Game
See which Buccaneers earned the highest and lowest PFF grades from Tampa Bay's first preseason game against the Jets.
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