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Mayfield leads long TD drive in brief preseason outing, Buccaneers beat Dolphins 24-14
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) It only took Baker Mayfield one series to show the Tampa Bay Buccaneers everything they wanted to see from him in a preseason-closing 24-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Friday night.
The 29-year-old quarterback who resurrected his career while leading the Bucs to the playoffs last season moved his team 70 yards in seven plays after the opening kickoff, setting up Rachaad White's 4-yard touchdown run with a 28-yard completion to rookie Jalen McMillan.
Mayfield, who sat out Tampa Bay's first two preseason games, went 3 for 3 for 54 yards before taking the rest of the night off as both teams used most of the game to get an extended look at young players still battling for jobs.
Bucs coach Todd Bowles didn't specify how much he intended to play his starters in the finale, saying in the days leading up to the game: “I'll get them out when it's time to get them out.”
Mayfield set the tone with the opening drive, and the top defense forced a “three-and-out” on the lone series it played.
“It's good they were ready to play," Bowles said. “They wanted to play longer, but I had seen enough.” Mayfield called the offense's performance ”extremely efficient."
“Our guys were locked in, exactly what the coach asked of them,” the quarterback said. “We need to be efficient and start fast, not wait to get hit in the mouth and then figure things out.”
Like Mayfield, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa played one series this preaseason after leading the NFL in passing yardage in 2023. The fifth-year pro, who signed a four-year, $212 million extension in the offseason, completed all five of his passes for 51 yards and a touchdown in Miami's second preseason outing.
Mayfield, a Pro Bowl selection for the first time last season, was playing for the first time since signing a three-year $100 million contract. He played in 2023 on a one-year, $4 million deal, throwing for a personal-best 4,044 yards and 28 TDs to help Tampa Bay win a third consecutive NFC South title.
Miami receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle both sat out the preseason finale with injuries that limited them to individual work while the Dolphins and Bucs held a joint practice at Tampa Bay's training facility earlier in the week.
Mike White and Skylar Thompson split time at quarterback for the Dolphins, while Kyle Trask followed Mayfield and played the remainder of the game for Tampa Bay.
Thompson threw touchdown passes of 20 yards to Hayden Rucci and 1 yard to Kyric McGowan, finishing 19 of 27 for 190 yards, two TDs and a fourth-quarter interception.
Trask went 17 of 24 for 141 yards without an interception, including TDs of 10 yards to Ryan Miller and 2 yards to Tanner Knue.
The teams now will turn their attention to trimming the roster for the regular season, with Bowles and Dolphins Mike McDaniel each facing what they say will be some difficult decisions.
“There are things that (Dolphins general manager Chris Grier) and I will talk about across the board just because we’re always open minded to what makes the Dolphins the best,” McDaniel said. “You have to watch the tape and sit down with all your coaching staff, Chris and his department and iron those things out because there’s a lot of tough competition.”
INJURIES
Miami receiver Anthony Schwartz was helped off the field in the second quarter with what appeared to be a left knee injury.
UP NEXT
Dolphins: Open the regular season at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 8.
Buccaneers: Host rookie Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in the No. 2 overall draft pick's pro debut Sept. 8.
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Team Stats | ||
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Time of Pos | 33:39 | 26:21 |
1st Downs | 15 | 15 |
Rushing | 4 | 5 |
Passing | 10 | 10 |
Penalty | 1 | 0 |
3rd Down Conv | 3-12 | 1-10 |
4th Down Conv | 1-4 | 3-3 |
Total Net Yards | 320 | 290 |
Total Plays | 59 | 53 |
Avg Gain | 5.4 | 5.5 |
Net Yards Rushing | 102 | 95 |
Rush Attempts | 22 | 26 |
Avg Rush Yards | 4.6 | 3.7 |
Net Yards Passing | 218 | 195 |
Comp. - Att. | 24-36 | 20-27 |
Yards Per Pass | 5.9 | 7.2 |
Penalties - Yards | 8-60 | 5-35 |
Touchdowns | 2 | 3 |
Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
Other | 0 | 0 |
Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Fumbles - Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. Thrown | 1 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 4-45.8 | 5-46.6 |
Return Yards | 126 | 17 |
Punts - Returns | 3-42 | 1-10 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 3-84 | 0-0 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 1-7 |
Red Zone Eff. | 2-2 -100% | 3-3 -100% |
Goal to Go Eff. | 1-1 -100% | 2-2 -100% |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
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Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
S. Thompson
19 QB
18 FPTS
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S. Thompson | 19/27 | 190 | 2 | 1 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. White
14 QB
1 FPTS
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M. White | 5/9 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
M. Washington
83 WR
5 FPTS
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M. Washington | 1 | 40 | 0 | 40 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Wright
25 RB
11 FPTS
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J. Wright | 7 | 36 | 0 | 10 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. McFarland
26 RB
4 FPTS
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A. McFarland | 6 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. Thompson
19 QB
18 FPTS
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S. Thompson | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Z. Horvath
40 RB
1 FPTS
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Z. Horvath | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Wilson
23 RB
4 FPTS
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J. Wilson | 4 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
H. Rucci
49 TE
15 FPTS
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H. Rucci | 6 | 5 | 44 | 1 | 20 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Wright
25 RB
11 FPTS
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J. Wright | 6 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 23 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. Harley
82 WR
5 FPTS
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M. Harley | 2 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 25 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. Schwartz
84 WR
4 FPTS
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A. Schwartz | 2 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 17 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Wilson
23 RB
4 FPTS
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J. Wilson | 3 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. McGowan
87 WR
10 FPTS
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K. McGowan | 5 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. McFarland
26 RB
4 FPTS
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A. McFarland | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Fortson
88 TE
1 FPTS
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J. Fortson | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. Washington
83 WR
5 FPTS
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M. Washington | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Z. Horvath
40 RB
1 FPTS
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Z. Horvath | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Janke
83 WR
1 FPTS
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J. Janke | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Burton
42 WR
0 FPTS
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J. Burton | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
C. Tindall
41 LB
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C. Tindall | 6-6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Jackson
55 LB
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D. Jackson | 5-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Bolton
58 LB
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C. Bolton | 4-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. Campbell
22 DB
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E. Campbell | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Perry
38 SAF
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M. Perry | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. Bonner
27 CB
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E. Bonner | 2-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Maitre
43 DB
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J. Maitre | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. Needham
40 DB
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N. Needham | 2-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
I. Johnson
37 DB
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I. Johnson | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Robinson
44 LB
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C. Robinson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
W. Ray
52 DE
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W. Ray | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
I. Mack
97 DT
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I. Mack | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Colbert
34 DB
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J. Colbert | 1-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. Payne Jr.
78 DT
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L. Payne Jr. | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Anenih
57 LB
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D. Anenih | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. Pili
96 DT
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B. Pili | 0-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q. Bell
56 LB
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Q. Bell | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Harris
98 DT
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J. Harris | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Kamara
50 LB
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M. Kamara | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. Gallimore
90 DT
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N. Gallimore | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
J. Sanders
7 K
2 FPTS
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J. Sanders | 0/0 | 0 | 2/2 | 2 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
J. Bailey
16 P
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J. Bailey | 4 | 45.8 | 2 | 59 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
K. McGowan
87 WR
10 FPTS
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K. McGowan | 2 | 19.5 | 21 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. Washington
83 WR
5 FPTS
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M. Washington | 1 | 45.0 | 45 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
K. McGowan 87 WR
10 FPTS
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K. McGowan | 2 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. Washington 83 WR
5 FPTS
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M. Washington | 1 | 28.0 | 28 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
K. Trask
2 QB
17 FPTS
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K. Trask | 17/24 | 141 | 2 | 0 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. Mayfield
6 QB
2 FPTS
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B. Mayfield | 3/3 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
B. Irving
7 RB
3 FPTS
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B. Irving | 6 | 26 | 0 | 9 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. Tucker
44 RB
5 FPTS
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S. Tucker | 7 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. White
1 RB
9 FPTS
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R. White | 4 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. Johnson
9 WR
5 FPTS
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K. Johnson | 2 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. Jefferson
45 RB
1 FPTS
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R. Jefferson | 4 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Williams
30 RB
0 FPTS
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