Three Takeaways: Buccaneers vs Jets Preseason Week 1

Tampa Bay opened its preseason by beating the New York Jets 24-16, and the early look offered a few clear takeaways. Jalon Daniels emerged as the front-runner for QB3, going 10-of-15 for 111 yards, adding three carries for nine yards, and scoring a rushing touchdown. Meanwhile, Connor Bazelak and Tampa’s offense struggled in the first half, with Bazelak completing 12-of-20 for 72 yards and the unit finding it difficult to move consistently. Defensively, the Buccaneers showed potential pass-rush depth: three of their four sacks came from Elijiah Roberts and undrafted rookie Jack Pyburn, who had two. Finally, cornerback Ayden Garnes delivered a pick-six after intercepting Bailey Zappe.