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Bucs Score First as Rookie WR Finds Endzone vs. Raiders

Liam Coen's offense got off to a great start in a game they need to win.

Collin Haalboom

Oct 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) runs with the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Oct 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) runs with the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wasted no time getting to work in their game vs. the visiting Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

After a sloppy performance last week which saw the Bucs narrowly escape with a victory vs. an inferior opponent, Liam Coen, Baker Mayfield and the rest of the Bucs offense wanted to get off on the right foot in this one — and that's exactly what they did.

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After some strong running from Rachaad White, Mayfield hit Mike Evans and Sterling Shepard to move the ball into Raiders' territory. When faced with a 4th-and-1 from outside of the red zone, Bucs' head coach Todd Bowles didn't hesitate to go for it, and Rachaad White picked up more than he needed to give the Bucs a fresh set of downs.

Just two plays later, Mayfield lofted a pass beautifully over the defense and hit rookie receiver Jalen McMillan in stride for his second receiving touchdown of the season.

The touchdown strike capped off a beautiful opening possession for Tampa Bay's offense which saw the Bucs run 12-plays, marching 85 yards in 6 minutes and 53 seconds. It's a good start for the Bucs who are hoping to assert their dominance vs. an opponent with just two wins on the season.

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Collin Haalboom
COLLIN HAALBOOM

Prior to joining BucsGameday and Sports Illustrated, Collin's written content was provided through Bucs Banter, and NFL Draft Lounge. He is also the creator and host of the Bucs Banter Podcast. He is a graduate of the Communication Studies program at McMaster University, where he was also a varsity basketball player, and later an advanced scout. He lives with his wife and two children in Hamilton, ON. You can follow Collin on YouTube and Twitter.

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