Buccaneers earn win over Jets in first preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 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.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — PFF 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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