Tampa Bay Buccaneers Lead the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-12: 4Q Live Updates

The Buccaneers need to win two of their next three to take the NFC South Division and it begins against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

PREGAME:

- Bucs Inactives: LB J.J. Russell, DL Deadrin Senat, OL Brandon Walton, OLB Markees Watts, QB John Wolford

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— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) December 24, 2023

- Jaguars Inactives: WR Zay Jones, CB Gregory Junior, OLB Yasir Abdullah, OL Chandler Brewer, DT Angelo Blackson

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— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) December 24, 2023

FIRST QUARTER:

- The Jaguars win the coin toss and defer to the second half. The Bucs will begin the game with the ball.

- Baker finds Palmer for a Bucs' first down and a gain of 18 yards.

- Mayfield completes a pass to White for another Bucs' first down.

- Mayfield finds Godwin for gain of 22 yards and a first down.

- Baker's third down pass is batted down at the line and McLaughlin will come on to attempt a FG.

- McLaughlin's 24-yard FG attempt is good the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the lead over the Jaguars 3-0.

- Lawrence finds Engram for a gain of 11 yards and a Jags' first down.

- Devin White comes up with the interception on Trevor Lawrence and the Buccaneers' offense will take over at their own 44-yard line.

- Baker finds Evans for a gain of 19 yards and a Bucs' first down just outside the redzone.

- Baker tries to keep the play alive, but is unable to convert on third down.

- At the end of one, the Bucs lead the Jaguars 3-0.

SECOND QUARTER:

- Rachaad White picks up the first down on fourth down and the Bucs are business inside the Jags' 15.

- Baker lowers his shoulder and picks up another Bucs' first down within the Jags' 5-yard line.

- Baker finds Mike Evans in the endzone for 3 yards and they take a 10-0 lead over the Jaguars.

- The whole Bucs' defense comes across the line to sack Trevor Lawrence for a loss of 8 yards.

- Trevor Lawrence double pumps and finds Elijiah Cooks for a gain of 23 yards and a Jags' first down.

- Cooks catches another pass from Lawrence for a gain of 12 yards and another Jags' first down.

- The Jags try a reverse run, but Yaya sniffs it out quickly and takes Ridley down for a loss of 12.

- Lawrence finds Cooks, but he is well short of the first down marker and the Jags will attempt a 52-yard FG.

- McManus' 52-yard is wide right and no good. The Buccaneers hold onto their 10-0 lead.

- Carlton Davis is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to the game.

- Rachaad White takes a catch from Baker for a gain of 16 yards.

- Bucs fail to convert on third down, but decide to go for it on fourth. Baker had Evans open on a deep route, but the pass is incomplete.

- The Jaguars are called for a roughing the passer penalty on the Bucs' fourth down play and the Bucs will have an automatic first down.

- Baker finds Cade Otton, but they are short of the first down and McLaughlin will come on to attempt a FG.

- McLaughlin's 31-yard FG is good and the Bucs extend their lead over the Jaguars 13-0.

- Lawrence finds Evan Engram for a gain of 13 yards and a Jags' first down.

- Buccaneers' DB Carlton Davis has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with a concussion.

- Lawrence overthrows his intended WR and Antoine Winfield Jr. comes away with the INT giving the Bucs the ball at their own 35 yard line.

- Mayfield's pass is complete to Godwin for a first down and then immediately completes another first down pass to Mike Evans.

- Mayfield finds Mike Evans over the middle for another Bucs' first down and then completes another pass to Evans - this time for a touchdown.

- Buccaneers further extend their lead over the Jaguars 20-0.

- Antoine Winfield Jr. comes away with a sack on Trevor Lawrence for a loss of 8 yards and forces a fourth down.

- The Bucs will take a 20-0 lead into the locker room at half.

THIRD QUARTER:- Lawrence finds Ridley for a large chunk gain of 24 yards and a Jags' first down.

- Devin White come us with a strip sack on Lawrence and rookie Yaya Diaby comes away with the recover. Bucs take over at the Jaguars' 37.

- Baker finds Palmer for a gain of 6 yards on third down to give the Bucs a first down.

- Payne Durham comes down with a ridiculous catch for a gain of 25 yards.

- Rachaad White punches it into the endzone from 2 yards out for another Bucs' touchdown. Pouring it on the Jags leading 27-0.

- Lawrence finds Ridley over the middle for a gain of 25 yards.

- Lawrence finds Washington for a gain of 13 yards and a Jags' first down.

- Buccaneers bring everyone on a blitz and force an incompletion from Lawrence on third down. The Jags will go for it on fourth.

- Lawrence looks for Agnew but the pass is incomplete and the Bucs will take over at their own 40 yard line.

- Baker Mayfield finds Chris Godwin for a gain of 15 yards and a Bucs' first down.

- Baker finds White out of the backfield for another Bucs' first down.

- Baker looks for Trey Palmer on third down and the pass is almost intercepted. McLaughlin will come on for a 51-yard attempt.

- McLaughlin's 51-yard is good and the Bucs continue to mount on their lead, now lead 30-0.

- Lawrence avoids the sack and runs for a gain of 15 yards. Jags' OL Anton Harrison is down on the play.

- Lawrence looks for Engram who drops it and will go for it again on fourth down.

- Lawrence takes the ball and is able to pick up the fourth down conversion.

- Lawrence gets out of the pocket and keeps it for a gain of 12 yards.

- Lawrence is able to find Ridley in the endzone who takes a shot from Winfield Jr., the Jags go for two, but the attempt is no good. They trail the Bucs' 30-6.

- Jags' OL Anton Harrison is questionable to return to the game with a back injury.

- End of the third quarter, the Bucs lead the Jags 30-6.

FOURTH QUARTER:

- Beathard is in the game for Lawrence now. Completes a pass to Engram and Zyon McCollum forces a fumble that is recovered Winfield Jr.

- Trevor Lawrence has a shoulder injury and is questionable to return to the game.

- The Bucs' go for it on fourth down but the pass is incomplete and the Jags will take over at their own 26 yard line.

- Beathard is sacked by Devin White, but he is called for roughing the passer - questionable call.

- Bucs' TE Ko Kieft suffered a shoulder injury and is questionable to return.

- Beathard is sacked by Yaya Diaby, his second on the night.

- Beathard's fourth down pass is almost intercepted by Zyon McCollum, but falls incomplete and the Bucs will take over on downs.

- Antoine Winfield Jr. is being evaluated for a concussion.

- Baker is sacked by Walker for a loss of 7 yards.

- Beathard keeps the ball and gets a Jags' first down and they are now in the redzone.

- Beathard finds Ridley from 1 yard out for a touchdown to dig into the Bucs' lead. Jags will go for two.

-  The Jaguars two point attempt is no good and now trail the Bucs 30-12.

- Jags onside kick it, but David Moore hops on it.

- Baker finds Godwin for a gain of 15 yards and a Bucs' first down.

- Bucs' LB Shaq Barrett is questionable to return with a groin injury.

- Mayfield finds Godwin for a Bucs' first down and that will likely do it.

- Baker knees the ball and the Bucs will take home a victory on Christmas Eve.

FINAL: Buccaneers 30 Jaguars 12

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