Preseason Finale: Shorthanded Buccaneers Visit Jaguars
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to Jacksonville on Friday, August 28. Tampa Bay has already lost a player to season-ending injured reserve and has been managing a banged-up receiver corps around Baker Mayfield throughout camp. Jacksonville is dealing with Parker Washington's absence and Jakobi Meyers playing through a hand brace, while running back LeQuint Allen's soft-tissue injury could shuffle the backfield rotation and rookie receivers Josh Cameron and CJ Williams look to lock down roster spots.
Tampa Bay's receiver depth remains a concern
With Egbuka, McMillan, Johnson and Otton all banged up at various points this camp, the Buccaneers haven't had a fully healthy receiver room in the preseason.
Jaguars' backfield rotation in flux
Allen's injury opens the door for other backs to make an impression in the season's final evaluation window.
Rookie receivers fighting for jobs
Cameron and Williams both have real incentive to perform well with roster cuts looming.
AI Prediction
Buccaneers 
Jaguars Tampa Bay's receiver injuries are a real disadvantage
A camp-long run of banged-up pass catchers leaves the Buccaneers with less proven talent to work with in this finale.
Home field gives Jacksonville a modest edge
Playing at home against a shorthanded opponent should make it slightly easier for the Jaguars to control the game.
Jacksonville's own backfield uncertainty caps confidence
Allen's injury adds some unpredictability to Jacksonville's offensive approach as well.
This is a preseason exhibition finale. Tampa Bay's persistent receiver injuries are the deciding factor, though confidence stays low given the backup-driven nature of both rosters.
Jaguars Leaders
Buccaneers Leaders
Team Stats
| Buccaneers | Stat | Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| 20.0 | Points Per Game | 20.5 |
| 258.0 | Total Yards | 312.5 |
| 174.0 | Yards Passing | 213.5 |
| 84.0 | Yards Rushing | 99.0 |
| 15.5 | Points Allowed Per Game | 27.0 |
| 283.5 | Yards Allowed | 348.5 |
| 186.0 | Pass Yards Allowed | 247.0 |
| 97.5 | Rush Yards Allowed | 101.5 |
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