Jets and Buccaneers prepare for preseason opener at MetLife Stadium
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:42 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The New York Jets are facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their preseason opener at MetLife Stadium. Both teams completed joint practices ahead of the game, offering an opportunity to address areas needing improvement., offensive coordinator Frank Reich's play calling and the competition between kickers Cade York and Jason Sanders will be highlighted. The Jets are also giving rookie Darrell Jackson Jr. meaningful reps due to injuries impacting their roster. The game will inform decisions as the teams approach the regular season.
- •Jets play Buccaneers in preseason opener on August 14.
- •Frank Reich’s play calling will be under scrutiny.
- •Kickers Cade York and Jason Sanders are competing for a starting role.
- •Rookie Darrell Jackson Jr. is filling in for injured NT T'Vondre Sweat.
- 12:51 PMJetsxfactor.com — Jets-Bucs preseason opener: 3 sneaky things for Jets fans to watch - Jets X-Factor
- 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — 5 Jets players to watch in preseason Week 1 vs. the Buccaneers
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Jets vs. Buccaneers: 3 things to watch for during preseason opener
"New York Jets fans should watch closely for these three sneaky things in the preseason opener against Tampa Bay.
"Keep an eye on these things during the Jets' preseason opener against the Buccaneers.
"Keep an eye on these 5 Jets players against the Buccaneers.
Sources
External links- Jetsxfactor.comAug 14, 2026, 12:51 PMJets-Bucs preseason opener: 3 sneaky things for Jets fans to watch - Jets X-Factor
New York Jets fans should watch closely for these three sneaky things in the preseason opener against Tampa Bay.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:42 PM5 Jets players to watch in preseason Week 1 vs. the Buccaneers
Keep an eye on these 5 Jets players against the Buccaneers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:45 AMJets vs. Buccaneers: 3 things to watch for during preseason opener
Keep an eye on these things during the Jets' preseason opener against the Buccaneers.
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