Best and Worst Graded Bucs Offensive Players vs. Chiefs

The best and worst-graded Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive players in heartbreaking overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Nov 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense hasn't lost a step since losing star wide receivers Chris Godwin and Mike Evans to injury and that continued against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football as the Bucs' offense put up the most points on the Chiefs' defense so far this season.

The running game wasn't quite as strong as we have seen, but it was efficient behind the likes of Rachaad White and Bucky Irving. The Buccaneers' young wide receiver core without Jalen McMillan, who was scratched before kickoff with a hamstring injury, did just enough and showed up when it mattered most on the final drive that helped tie the game and force overtime.

Baker Mayfield continued his hot play and didn't turn the ball over, which was huge for the Bucs remaining in this one till the very end. Despite the 30-24 heartbreaking loss, the Bucs' offense looked every bit of what we have come to expect. Here is how those offensive players graded out in the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Highest Graded:

1. QB Baker Mayfield

Nov 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 71.9

2. WR Sterling Shepard

Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard (17) catches a touchdown pass behind Atlanta Falcons cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. (33) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 71.7

3. RB Rachaad White

Nov 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 70.4

4. RB Bucky Irving

Nov 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) runs the bball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 70.2

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T-5. TE Payne Durham

Aug 23, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Payne Durham (87) runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 68.6

T-5. LT Tristan Wirfs

Sep 22, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) blocks against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 68.6

Lowest Graded:

1. LG Ben Bredeson

Sep 22, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) celebrates with guard Ben Bredeson (68) after he scored a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 39.1

2. RG Cody Mauch

Nov 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) and T guard Cody Mauch (69) celebrates Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) touchdown reception against the Houston Texans in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 51.7

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3. RT Luke Goedeke

Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Luke Goedeke (67) lines up against the Washington Commanders in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 52.0

4. WR Ryan Miller

Oct 27, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Ryan Miller (81) runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 54.9

5. WR Rakim Jarrett

Oct 22, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (18) warms up before the start of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images / Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 56.4

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