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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It’s game day for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and this week they’re taking on the New York Jets for this season’s home opener. Follow along below for live updates.
BUCS WIN! Chase McLaughin DELIVERS his 5th field goal!
Tampa Bay 29, New York 27
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Will McDonald IV jumps over the line, blocks the Chase McLaughlin field goal and returns it 50 yards for a touchdown to have the Jets take a 27-26 lead. WOW!
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#Bucs QB Baker Mayfield rambles and scrambles for 33 YARDS down to the Jets 29!
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These BLIND REFS blew the replay and actually upheld the touchdown call.
Absolutely horrific day for the officials in Tampa Bay for this “flag football” game.#Bucs 26, Jets 20 with 3:40 left.
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Jets WR Garrett Wilson beats Zyon McCollum on the quick slant for a touchdown. Bucs’ lead is cut down to 23-13.
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The XP by McLaughlin is good and the #Bucs lead 20-6.
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DON’T MAKE A SCENE! IT’S A PICK-6 FOR JAMEL DEAN!!!!
Jamel Dean takes it to the house and the #Bucs lead 19-6!
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That’s the two-minute warning. #Bucs lead 10-6 and have a chance to extend their lead.
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Touchdown Tampa Bay! Baker Mayfield goes to Mike Evans on the slant over the middle and the #Bucs take the lead! It’s 9-6 Tampa Bay!
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The 42-yard field goal attempt by Nick Folk is good. #Jets lead over the #Bucs 6-3 with 14:01 to go in the second quarter.
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After 894 penalties on the drive, Chase McLaughlin boots a 54-yard field goal to tie the game at 3-3.
2:20 left in the first.
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Heavy “ref you suck” chants from the crowd here at Ray Jay.
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Nick Folk’s 38-yard FG attempt is GOOD.
Jets 3, Bucs 0 with 8:51 to go in the first quarter.
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Here come the Bucs. #WeAreTheKrewe pic.twitter.com/blwxjGU14T
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20 mins til kickoff #Bucs #Jets pic.twitter.com/RpL86mHL5e
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Bucs vs. Jets: Gameday Inactives For Week 3
Check out who’s in and out for your home team today. #Bucs #GoBucs #TampaBayBuccaneersFootball https://t.co/o56XaBD7rr
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Legends.
Bruce Arians, Hardy Nickerson, Derrick Brooks and Warrick Dunn talking with media before kickoff. #Bucs pic.twitter.com/JowoEFM7Kc
— Aileen Hnatiuk (@AileenHnatiuk) September 21, 2025
Bucs Record Watch 2025: Week 3 vs. Jets
While the #Bucs look to get off to a 3-0 start this afternoon, a long list of players will also have the chance to make their mark in both team and NFL history. Bailey Adams takes a closer look.https://t.co/vMgmcG4gHW
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GAME DAY!!!!!!!!!! Home opener!!!!!!!! Lfg pic.twitter.com/ByH9oO63IZ
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Bucs vs. Jets: Pewter Preview And Predictions
How much do all the injuries come into play for these predictions? Check out who each PR staff member thinks will win today’s game!
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