The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped a 26-7 decision to the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium, and it was a rough game all around. After a very encouraging 2-0 start that included a rousing win in Detroit in Week Two, the Buccaneers did little to build on in Week Three.
"There [are] a lot of things to be disappointed about," said Head Coach Todd Bowles after the game. "I mean, we can coach it better, we can play it better. We didn't move the ball on offense, we didn't stop them on defense well enough, and we didn't do anything special on special teams to make a difference, so it's a complete team collapse, a complete team loss."
Still, every game produces data and there were some notes of interest coming out of Sunday's contest. For instance, Denver's two touchdowns came on runs of three yards by quarterback Bo Nix and one yard by running back Jaleel McLaughlin, which means the Buccaneers have still not surrendered a passing touchdown this season. Through the first three weeks of the season, the Buccaneers are the only team that has yet to allow a touchdown pass.
Tampa Bay's defense did not allow a touchdown pass in the 2023 season finale, either (thanks in large part to one man), so the team's overall streak in that department is four games. That's just one game shy of the team record.
Most Consecutive Games with No Passing TDs Allowed, Buccaneers History
1t. 5…Sept. 15 – Oct. 13, 2002
1t. 5…Sept. 20 – Oct. 25, 1998
1t. 5…Nov. 24 – Dec. 22, 1985
4t. 4…Jan 7 – Sept. 22, 2024
4t. 4…Four other streaks tied
Thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles' comeback win in New Orleans on Sunday, the Bucs remain tied with the Saints for first place in the NFC South, with both teams sitting at 2-1. Tampa Bay has now had at least a share of first place in the division for 46 of the last 54 weeks in the regular season. The Buccaneers are seeking a fourth straight NFC South title.
The Bucs' lone touchdown in Sunday's loss came on a five-yard pass from Baker Mayfield to Chris Godwin in the second quarter. Godwin has now caught a touchdown pass in each of the Bucs' first three games of the season. This is the second time in his career that Godwin has achieved that feat, also scoring in each of the first three games of the 2018 season. Godwin joins Minnesota's duo of Justin Jefferson and Jalen Nailor as the only players in the NFL who have caught a touchdown pass in each of the first three weeks of the 2024 season.
There have now been six instances of a Tampa Bay receiver scoring in at least the first three games of the season, and all six were recorded by either Godwin or his teammate, Mike Evans. Evans did it in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2023, with his 2020 streak actually extending to five games.
In addition to being tied for the NFL lead in touchdown receptions with seven other players, Godwin also ranks seventh in receiving yards with 253 (not including Monday night's two games).
Mayfield completed 25 of 33 passes for 163 yards, giving him a completion rate of 75.8%, which is the fourth-highest percentage he has posted in a single game in his career with a minimum of 30 passes. After three weeks, Mayfield is tied for second in the NFL with six touchdown passes and ranks fourth in passer rating.
Highest Passer Rating, NFL, 2024
- Josh Allen, Bills: 124.2
- Sam Darnold, Vikings: 117.3
- Derek Carr, Saints: 115.7
- Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers: 110.7
- Brock Purdy, 49ers: 109.2
Tight end Cade Otton, who had just one catch through the first two games of the season, hauled in a career-high seven passes against the Broncos, resulting in 47 yards.
Rookie running back Bucky Irving led the Buccaneers with 70 rushing yards on just nine carries, including a 32-yard jaunt on the Bucs' lone scoring drive. Irving now has two carries of 30-plus yards in just three career NFL games. He leads Tampa Bay on the season with 154 rushing yards on 25 carries, for an average of 6.2 yards per tote. That's the third highest rushing average in the NFL among all qualifying running backs.
Most Yards Per Carry, NFL, 2024 (minimum of 20 carries)
- J.K. Dobbins, Chargers: 7.38
- Antonio Gibson, Patriots: 6.22
- Bucky Irving, Buccaneers: 6.16
- Brian Robinson, Commanders: 5.97
- Tyler Allgeier, Falcons: 5.58
The Buccaneers' touchdown drive was set up by a Logan Hall fumble recovery after Lavonte David poked the ball out of the hands of Broncos running back Javonte Williams in the second quarter. That was the 29th forced fumble of David's career and he ranks second among all active players in that category.
Most Forced Fumbles, NFL, Active Players
1. Khalil Mack, Chargers: 30
2. Lavonte David, Buccaneers: 29
3t. Von Miller, Bills: 27
3t. T.J. Watt, Steelers: 27
5t. Brandon Graham, Eagles: 21
5t. Demarcus Lawrence, Cowboys: 21
David recorded that fumble in the 184th regular season game of his career, which was also his 184th start. In both cases, he broke a tie with former tackle and Ring of Honor member Paul Gruber on the Bucs' all-time lists, as he is now all alone in fourth place in games played and third place in starts.
Most Games Played, Buccaneers History
- CB Rondé Barber: 241
- LB Derrick Brooks: 224
- TE Dave Moore: 190
- LB Lavonte David: 184
- T Paul Gruber: 183
Most Games Started, Buccaneers History
- CB Rondé Barber: 232
- LB Derrick Brooks: 221
- LB Lavonte David: 184
- T Paul Gruber: 183
- WR Mike Evans: 156
A week after recording a career-high four passes defensed in a win in Detroit, cornerback Zyon McCollum notched two more against the Broncos and rookie quarterback Bo Nix. That gives McCollum six passes defensed on the season, which is tied for the second most in the NFL (Monday night games not included).
Most Passes Defensed, NFL, 2024
1. Brian Branch, Lions: 7
2t. Zyon McCollum, Buccaneers: 6
2t. Denzel Ward, Browns: 6
4. Quinyon Mitchell, Eagles: 5
5. 7 tied with: 4
View the top images of Tampa Bay's Week 3 game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium.
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers arrives before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers arrives before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Offensive Lineman Robert Hainsey #70 and Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker J.J. Russell #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 and Tackle Justin Skule #77 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Guard Cody Mauch #69, Tackle Justin Skule #77, Defensive Lineman Greg Gaines #96, Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78, Guard Elijah Klein #79, Tackle Justin Skule #77, and Offensive Lineman Robert Hainsey #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 and Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signs autographs before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his daughter before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 and Running Backs Coach Skip Peete of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 and Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Fans during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14, Tight End Cade Otton #88 and Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton after the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 and Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Flyover before the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 and Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Fans cheer during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 22, 2024 - Sean Payton and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 26-7. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
