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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders 4th Quarter Live Game Updates

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Washington Commanders to open the 2024 season.

Caleb Skinner

Aug 23, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks on after a challenge flag was thrown by Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel (not pictured) in the first quarter during preseason at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks on after a challenge flag was thrown by Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel (not pictured) in the first quarter during preseason at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin their 2024 season facing off against the Washington Commanders. The Commanders will be bringing in a whole new era with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Buccaneers will be bringing in the complete opposite — running things back from their 2023 season.

PREGAME:

1st Quarter:

- The Buccaneers win the toss and choose to receive the opening kickoff. Baker Mayfield and company will begin with the ball.

- White picks up five yards on a first down run and follows it up with a gain of five yards. Third and one for the Bucs.

- Baker had McMillan wide open but overthrew him. Illegal use of hands on Washington gives Tampa Bay a first down.

- Baker finds Chris Godwin for a gain of 11 yards and another Bucs’ first down.

- Baker had Jalen McMillan wide open but the rookie is unable to come down with it on third down.

- McLaughlin comes on for the 56-yard attempt and drills it. The Buccaneers lead the Commanders 3-0.

- Jayden Daniels first pass is behind the line of scrimmage and is a fumble that goes for a loss of 15 yards.

- Daniels scrambles for a gain of four yards on third down and the Commanders will punt.

- Trey Palmer takes the punt for a gain of 14 yards and the Bucs will take over at their own 38-yard line.

- Baker finds Mike Evans for an easy first down pick up with a gain of 13 yards.

- Baker’s second down pass is almost intercepted by Benjamin St.-Juste, it’ll be third down for Tampa Bay.

- Too many men on the field is called on the Commanders and it’s third down and six for the Bucs.

- Baker finds Mike Evans for a gain of 24 yards and a first down.

- Holding on Trey Palmer will bring the ball back ten yards for the Bucs. 2nd and 15 for the Bucs.

- Baker tries to scramble on third and long and picks up 8 yards on the ground. 4th and five for the Bucs.

- McLaughlin’s 34-yard FG attempt is good and the Bucs extend their lead over the Commanders 6-0.

- Daniels escapes pressure and rushes for a gain of 9 yards and a first down.

- No contain allows Daniels to scramble on third down for a gain of 17 yards and a Commanders’ first down.

- Robinson catches the ball out of the backfield on third down for a first, but a block in the back will bring the ball back. Third and three for the Commanders.

- Daniels third down pass is incomplete intended for Zaccheaus and the Commanders will attempt a 47-yard FG.

- Cade York’s FG attempt is NO GOOD and the Buccaneers lead stays at 6-0.

- At the end of the first quarter the Buccaneers lead the Commanders 6-0.

2nd Quarter:

- Baker Mayfield connects with Chris Godwin for a first down after back-to-back false starts.

- Baker finds Trey Palmer for a gain of 19 yards and a Bucs’ first down.

- Baker hits Rachaad White out of the backfield for a gain of 19 yards and the Bucs are in the red zone.

- Baker finds Mike Evans for a spectacular grab in the end zone for a touchdown and the Buccaneers extend their lead over the Commanders 13-0.

- Daniels evades a sack and rushes for a gain of 16 yards.

- Daniels pass is complete to Ekeler for a gain of 22 yards and a first down.

- Daniels keeps the ball for a gain of 12 and a personal foul is called on Bryce Hall giving the Commanders the ball at the Bucs’ 11-yard line.

- AWJ tries to standup Brian Robinson on the rush but the refs rule it a touchdown for the Commanders. Bucs lead is cut to 13-7.

- Commanders’ kickoff goes out of bounds and the Bucs will start the ball in great field position at their own 40-yard line.

- Starting CB Zyon McCollum has been ruled out of the game with a concussion.

- Tampa Bay picks up a first down with a 5-yard pass from Baker to Godwin.

- Baker finds Godwin for a gain of 14 yards and another Bucs’ first down.

- Mayfield finds Rachaad White for a gain of 7 yards and it’ll be third and six for the Bucs with two minutes remaining in the half.

- Baker connects with Godwin for a gain of 9 yards and a first down.

- False start on Cade Otton will push the Bucs back five yards, it’ll be third and eight.

- Baker escapes a sack but his third down pass is incomplete.

- McLaughlin comes on and connects on the 29-yard FG and the Buccaneers lead is one 16-7 over the Commanders.

- The Buccaneers will take a 16-7 lead into halftime.

3rd Quarter:

- Josh Hayes has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with an ankle injury.

- JTS runs down Daniels, but a holding penalty on the defense will give the Commanders a first down.

- Daniels rushes for a gain of 11 yards and a first down.

- Bryce Hall is down being put in air cast and carted off the field.

- On third and one the Bucs get a stop. The Commanders will go for it on fourth down.

- Commanders pick up the fourth down conversion with a 2-yard rush by Jayden Daniels.

- JTS gets a strip sack on Jayden Daniels but the Commanders recover. Third and long upcoming for Washington.

- Cade York’s 56-yard FG is NO GOOD and the Buccaneers’ lead stays 16-7. Bucs will take over at their own 46-yard line.

- Bucky Irving and Rachaad White put together back-to-back solid plays for a Bucs’ first down.

- Baker misses rookie Jalen McMillan, but a pass interference and face mask put the Bucs in scoring position.

- Baker connects with Chris Godwin for a 4-yard touchdown to extend the lead. Buccaneers lead the Commanders 23-7.

- Bucky Irving has a huge hole and bursts out for a gain of seven yards.

- Baker is sacked on third down by Clelin Ferrell and the Bucs will punt.

- Daniels connects with Ertz for a gain of 10 yards.

- Brian Robinson picks up a first down for the Commanders on a six-yard scamper.

- Daniels connects with Robinson for a gain of 32 yards inside the Bucs’ five yard line

- Jayden Daniels rushes for 1-yard touchdown and cuts into the Buccaneers’ lead. Bucs lead 23-14.

- Rachaad White catches the screen pass for a gain of 32 yards and a Bucs’ first down into Washington territory.

- At the end of third quarter the Buccaneers lead the Commanders 23-14.

4th Quarter:

- Baker connects with a wide open Jalen McMillan for his first NFL touchdown and the Bucs extend their lead over the Commanders 30-14.

- Daniels finds Ekeler for a gain of 11 yards and a first down.

- JTS and SirVocea come up with a sack on Jayden Daniels for a loss of 13 yards. Third and long for the Commanders.

- Daniels hits Ekeler short for a gain of 12 yards but is short of the first and Washington will punt.

- Bucky Irving rushes for a gain of seven yards on first down.

- Irving follows it up with a rush of 32 yards and a Bucs’ first down.

- Baker hits Godwin on a short screen and he picks up 24 yards and a first down.

- Bucky Irving again with a first down carry for the Bucs on a gain of 11.

- Baker escapes a sack and rushes for 11 yards and a first down.

- Baker connects with Mike Evans for his second touchdown grab of the day. The Buccaneers are blowing out the Commanders 37-14.

- At the two-minute warning the Buccaneers lead 37-14.

- Jayden Daniels rushes in for a one-yard touchdown to cut into the Buccaneers’ lead. Bucs lead 37-20.

FINAL: Buccaneers 37 Commanders 20

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Caleb Skinner
CALEB SKINNER

Caleb is from Nashville, TN and graduated from Florida State University in 2018 with majors in Sociology and History. He has previously written for an FSU outlet and started covering the Buccaneers in March of 2022. Caleb is an avid sports fan and former host of the Tribeoholics podcast. You can follow Caleb on Twitter @chsnole

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