THE Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended their pre-season in 2025 with a defeat of 23 to 19 against Buffalo invoices. Despite the defeat, Tampa Bay finished 2 to 1 in pre-season and was able to see who helped or injured their chances of alignment before the deadline of 53 men on Tuesday.
Here are the greatest winners and losers on Saturday evening.
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Winners
Kyle trasK, Quarterrière
If the objective was to make the final decision of the BUCs to QB2 difficult, Kyle Trask did exactly that. During his last appearance of pre-season, he went 13 out of 17 for 93 yards and a touchdown, showing the command of the offensive and comfort in the pocket. He may not have locked the work behind Baker Mayfield, but he absolutely solidified his place in the conversation with Teddy Bridgewater.
Tez JohnsonWide receiver
The recruit Tez Johnson organized its to come to Buffalo. He caught 8 assists on 8 targets for 58 yards and a touchdown, constantly creating separation and showing reliable hands. With Chris Godwin JR still accelerates and Jalen McMillan has sidelined, Johnson may have deserved a real role when the regular season starts. Production was real, as is the threshing media.
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Josh WilliamsRunning back
One of the biggest surprises of the night was Josh Williams, who took advantage of the maximum of special teams. He recorded 108 yards on three kicks, including a burst of 42 yards which overturned the position on the ground. The value of the special teams often makes the difference for players in the fringe list, and Williams brings even more as a rusher. May have locked up a place.
Elijah RobertsDefensive line
Elijah Roberts made his pre-season bag debut, dropping Shane Buechele in the second half. It was a timeless competition for a young player who shone all summer, and could be the next jewel that Jason Licht found in the last rounds of the draft.
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Losers
Shilo SandersSecurity
The largest self-inflicted injury of the night came from the Recruit Shilo Sanders security, which was expelled in the second trimester for punching on the tight Bout Zach Davidson, just a game after being reported for passing.
Disciplinary problems are a rapid way to the bubble in the list.
Secondary depth of Tampa Bay
The BUCs granted 278 yards by the pass and a hit at a quarter-backing, and they did not force a single turnover for the first time this pre-season. It is a concern, especially since the depth of alignment at the corner and security is already under control.
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Tight final group
With Cade Otton seated, none of the tight rescue ends has done much to capitalize on additional representatives. The group had no impact in the passage game and did not stand out as a blocker.
Execution of the red zone
After three weeks of pre-season football, the BUCs still do not seem clean in the red zone. Training that starts hot tend to stall near the goal line, often due to penalties, poor communication or conservative game call. This will not cut it when the regular season begins. The short goal on Saturday after a first goal of the 5 yards line was a blatant example.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Winners and losers of the defeat of the pre-season of Bucs aux Bills
