NFL Preseason Week 1: Buccaneers get past Bengals, 17-14; Head coach Todd Bowles answers questions on Bucky Irving, Keavon Merriweather & improved rushing attack

By Lydia Jane Allison

 

Todd Bowles with media after 17-14 Preseason win at Bengals 8 10 2024 (courtesy Buccaneers Communications)

 

 

Todd Bowles Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Postgame, Bucs 17 Bengals 14, August 10, 2024.mp3

 

TODD BOWLES CAREER FILE as of August 2024

(courtesy Buccaneers Media Relations)

GAME STATS

Buccaneers (top)
Bengals (bottom)
36.43
Time of possession
23.57
22
First downs
12
390
Total yards
288
254
Passing yards
252
136
Rushing yards
36
3
Penalties
8
88
Total return yards
122
73
Total plays
50
5.3
Yards per play
5.8
1
Total Turnovers
1

BUCCANEERS STATS

Passing COMP ATT PCT YDS TD INT QBR
John Wolford 12 18 66.667 131 0 0 95.09
Kyle Trask 12 20 60 144 0 1 68.25
OVERALL SCORING
Quarter 4
00:57
Touchdown
R.Jefferson rushed right tackle for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane and the play was upheld. C.McLaughlin extra point is good.
8 Plays
·
69 Yards
·
02:36
17 – 14
03:33
Touchdown
L.Woodside pass deep left complete. Catch made by J.Burton for 37 yards. TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-A.Hayes, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, declined. E.McPherson extra point is good.
4 Plays
·
68 Yards
·
02:37
10 – 14
Quarter 3
09:13
Field Goal
C.McLaughlin 35 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-E.Deckers, Holder-J.Camarda.
10 Plays
·
53 Yards
·
05:47
10 – 7
Quarter 1
01:35
Touchdown
B.Irving rushed right guard for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN. C.McLaughlin extra point is good.
8 Plays
·
77 Yards
·
03:55
7 – 7
08:34
Touchdown
J.Burrow pass short left complete. Catch made by T.Higgins for 10 yards. TOUCHDOWN. E.McPherson extra point is good.
12 Plays
·
73 Yards
·
06:26
0 – 7
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