The Tampa Bay Buccaneers.are 3-0 for the first time in 20 years. Raymond James Stadium fans another comeback that ended in as a thriller. Tampa Bay defeated the New York Jets 29-27 with Chase McLaughlin’s field goal as the clock struck zero.
The victory keeps the Buccaneers undefeated and gives them a two-game lead in the NFC South after Atlanta’s loss.
Battle Script
The game was tilted in the Bucs’ favor at 23-6 early in the fourth quarter, thanks to a pick six by Jamel Dean, a strip sack by Antoine Winfield Jr., and a passing touchdown from Baker Mayfield to Mike Evans.
However, in the final stretch, Tyrod Taylor revived the Jets with two scoring drives and a blocked field goal that ended in a touchdown gave the visitors the lead back (27-26). The Ray Jays fell silent.
But Mayfield emerged again. With passes to Sterling Shepard and rookie Emeka Egbuka, he led the Bucs to the opposing 18-yard line. There, McLaughlin got his revenge: a 36-yard kick up the middle and victory was assured.
Deck Adjustments
- Baker Mayfield: 19/29, 233 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT, plus 44 rushing yards that kept the ship alive.
- Emeka Egbuka and Shepard: Over 80 yards each after Evans’ injury.
- Decisive defense: Dean with the pick six, Winfield Jr. omnipresent and Lavonte David leading with 11 tackles.
- Chase McLaughlin: 5/6 on field goals, including the game-winner.
- Improvised offensive line: only allowed one sack despite the losses.
What the Captain Days
Todd Bowles was clear after the victory:
“We’re happy with the 3-0, but we need to improve in the red zone. We can’t always rely on field goals.”
The 14 penalties for 124 yards are another warning sign that the crew will need to address if they want to continue sailing unbeaten.
The Bucs seal their first 3-0 since 2005, with resilience, an aggressive defense, and Mayfield remaining at the helm of the ship.
The Best of the Approach
- The team’s resilience after losing the lead.
- Mayfield and his ability to lead winning drives.
- The defense generating turnovers at key moments.
- The emerging chemistry of Sterling Shepard and Emeka Egbuka.
The Worst Part of the Journey
- Excessive penalties that almost sank the ship.
- Ineffectiveness in the red zone: too many field goals, too few touchdowns.
- Mike Evans’ injury left Ray Jay in suspense.
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