Jets face Buccaneers in preseason matchup at MetLife Stadium
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The New York Jets host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a preseason game on Friday, August 14, at 7 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Both teams have had a tumultuous week of joint practices, highlighted by several altercations. The Jets are looking to showcase No. 2 overall pick David Bailey after head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed starters would play in the preseason. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers are dealing with contract disputes, involving quarterback Baker Mayfield and defensive tackle Vita Vea, who has requested a trade without resolution. The game will be aired on NFL Network and available for streaming via various services.
- •Game time is set for 7 p.m. ET on August 14.
- •Playing at MetLife Stadium, Jets and Buccaneers meet in Week 1 of preseason.
- •Joint practices between teams featured several confrontations.
- •David Bailey aims to prove his worth as a key player for the Jets.
- •Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea are facing contract-related tensions with the Buccaneers.
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"The Jets open the 2026 preseason tonight at MetLife Stadium at 7:00 pm Eastern against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game will be broadcast locally in New York on WCBS 2. Ian Eagle and Anthony Becht will be on the call. If you live in Florida, you might be able to watch the Buccaneers’ broadcast. […]
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