Bucs prepare to face Jets backup quarterback 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.

Tampa Bay is favored by 6.5 points in the latest Jets vs. Buccaneers odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 43. The Buccaneers are -337 money line favorites (risk $337 to win $100),

It wasn't pretty — none of Tampa Bay's wins really have been so far — but it was a victory. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New York Jets on Sunday, and in do

The Jets fell 29-27 to the Buccaneers on Sunday. Here are some takeaways from the game:

The New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing off on Sunday. Here is what time, what channel, how to watch, a free live stream.

Chase McLaughlin's fifth field goal was a 36-yarder with no time remaining to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 29-27 victory over the visiting New York Jets on Sunday afternoon.

Tampa Bay was looking to take a nine-point lead with under two minutes to go and put the game out of reach at 29-20. However, kicker Chase McLaughlin had his 43-yard field goal attempt blocked by the Jets and defensive end Will McDonald IV who also scooped up the ball before running it all the way back for a 50-yard touchdown.

The Jets opened the third quarter on defense. They proceeded to give up a long, clock-chewing drive and the Buccaneers tacked on another field goal to take a 23 -6 lead with less than six minutes left in the third quarter. The third quarter ended with the score still Buccaneers 23, Jets 6.