Buccaneers plan to give starters playing time against Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Kansas City Chiefs in their second preseason game on Saturday. Coach Todd Bowles aims to ensure first-team units are comfortable operating together before the regular season, focusing on execution rather than scoring points. Quarterback Baker Mayfield, along with other starters, will have the opportunity to apply their training under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson against a starting-caliber opposition. Bowles emphasized the importance of consistency and reducing mistakes as the team finalizes their roster.
- •Buccaneers face Chiefs on August 20 in preseason match.
- •Starters will play after young players featured against the Jets.
- •Focus is on operational execution rather than scoring.
- •Baker Mayfield will see action under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.
- •Bowles emphasizes the need for consistency and reduced mistakes.
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