Buccaneers Prioritized Safety Over Prep | NFL News

The Buccaneers played it ultra-safe this preseason, keeping starters mostly on the bench to avoid injury — but at what cost? Baker Mayfield got just two drives and four passes thrown, completing only two for 10 yards, as the offense barely moved the chains. With key players sidelined and receivers missing, the team prioritized health over game readiness, leaving starters rusty heading into Week 1. It’s a risky gamble: stay healthy or risk sluggish starts? The real test begins when the regular season kicks off.

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