Buccaneers start preseason with 24-16 victory over Jets
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened their preseason with a 24-16 win against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on August 14. The Bucs did not field any starters on either offense or defense, while the Jets played their healthy first-team personnel. Notable performances included rookie cornerback Ayden Garnes, who returned an interception for a touchdown, and quarterback Jalon Daniels, who led two scoring drives in the second half. The Buccaneers will look to build on this performance in their next preseason game.
- •Ayden Garnes scored a touchdown on a 47-yard interception return.
- •Jalon Daniels completed 10 of 15 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown.
- •Connor Bazelak struggled, finishing 12 of 20 for 72 yards.
- •The game took place on August 14 at MetLife Stadium.
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers Preseason Week 3 Winners and Losers
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers Preseason Week 2 Winners and Losers
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers Preseason Week 1 Winners and Losers
"The Bucs saw several standout performances in their Week 1 preseason contest.
"Generally speaking, a preseason finale to forget for the Bucs.
"Another week, more mostly good than bad for the Buccaneers!
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 5:44 PMBuccaneers Preseason Week 3 Winners and Losers
Generally speaking, a preseason finale to forget for the Bucs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:24 PMBuccaneers Preseason Week 2 Winners and Losers
Another week, more mostly good than bad for the Buccaneers!
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 2:13 AMBuccaneers Preseason Week 1 Winners and Losers
The Bucs saw several standout performances in their Week 1 preseason contest.
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