Bucs Offense Score 3 TDs to Beat Dolphins in Preseason Finale

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended the exhibition portion of their 2024 schedule with a 24-14 win over the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on Friday night.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers carried a 17-0 lead into the half behind a four-yard touchdown run by running back Rachaad White and a 20-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Trask to wideout Ryan Miller . The Bucs also added points on a Chase McLaughlin 51-yard field goal to begin the second quarter.

Miami scored a touchdown late in the first half on a 20-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Skylar Thompson to wideout Hayden Rucci just before the two-minute warning.

Tampa Bay outgained the Dolphins 198-138 in the first half, and both teams were 1-for-6 on third downs at one point.

It took the entire third quarter for points by either team, as the Dolphins narrowed the score to 17-14 on a Thompson one-yard touchdown pass to receiver Kyric McGowan with 1:13 left in the period. The scoring play capped an 11-play, 86-yard drive that took 7:47 off the clock.

The Bucs were down to second- and third-string defensive players, but Miami's Thompson went 15-for-18 for 149 yards and two touchdowns by the start of the fourth quarter.

Tampa Bay extended its lead to 24-14 early in the fourth quarter on a two-yard touchdown pass from Trask to wideout Tanner Knue capping off a nine-play, 70-yard drive that took 4:22 off the clock.

The game saw its first turnover when Miami's quarterback Skylar Thompson was picked off across the middle on a nice play by Bucs linebacker Antonio Grier Jr. at midfield just before the two-minute warning.

The Bucs ran the ball the rest of the way to run out the clock for their first preseason win this year.

Kyle Trask looked improved, completing 17-of-24 passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns - but maybe more importantly, no interceptions or turnovers.

The Bucs' defense also held in "bend but don't break" fashion allowing 320 total yards but just 14 points.

Related: Bucs Lead Dolphins at Halftime of Preseason Finale

Next up for Tampa Bay is the Washington Commanders at home on Sept. 8 as both teams kick off the regular season.

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