Gameday Tampa Bay
August 28th, 2021
Preseason Game 3
Bucs at Texans
Kickoff: 8 p.m.
TV: WFLA-TV Channel 8. (Game will also be broadcast in various TV markets throughout Florida and Alabama. Check your local listings). The game will be rebroadcast on WTTA-TV Channel 28 Sunday at 4 p.m. Also, the NFL Network will rebroadcast the game Sunday at 7 a.m., Thursday at 3 p.m. and on Sept. 5 at 2:30 a.m.
Streaming: Fans may stream the broadcast from Buccaneers.com or on a mobile device using one of the following: Buccaneers official app or Yahoo! Sports app. Geographic restrictions apply.
Radio: Buccaneers Radio Network WXTB-FM 97.9 in the Tampa-St. Petersburg region; WVFT 93.3 FM in Tallahassee (Transmisiones de radio en español en WTMP-FM 96.1 y WMGG-AM 1470 en Tampa); SiriusXM Channel 88 (Bucs broadcast).
Weather: The game will be played in a dome. So perfect conditions there. However, Houston is Florida hot and humid in the summer. For tailgaters, hydrate up. Temperature will be in the high 80s throughout the late afternoon and into the early evening with around a 25 percent rain chance per AccuWeather.com.
Odds: Per BetMGM, as of 10 p.m. Friday, Bucs -4; over/under 36.5.
Outlook: Yes, Joe still sticks by the notion that the goal of any worthless preseason game is no injuries. At least tonight, with the starters expected to play an entire half, it would be nice if they looked crisp and ready to take on the Cowboys in less than two weeks. Per Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians, if the starters are in the game in the third quarter, that’s not a good sign. It means he’s not happy with how they played in the first half. Joe would hope that the rookies improve. Could Alex Cappa lose his job tonight? Arians has said there is a battle between him and Aaron Stinnie at right guard. … Maybe by going to his home state, Jaelon Darden realizes he’s not playing UTEP or Houston Baptist any longer. A nice return would be the first step. … Robert Hainsey will possibly get some snaps in at center in his first game action. Would be nice if he shows something. … Outside of that, Joe just wants these guys healthy and ready to rock and roll for the season-opener against Dallas.
The Last Word: Raise a glass with the full knowledge that in a few hours, you won’t have to put up with trash football until next August. Well, at least it isn’t underwear football.
August 28th, 2021 at 3:35 pm
With the way Joe speaks of ‘preseason’ you would think it was the last name of the guy his girl was staring at.
August 28th, 2021 at 3:40 pm
Joe, lay off the preseason attacks. How are coaches going to evaluate new talent in a serious violent contact sport? The league has changed to 17 regular season games, 3 preseason games.
August 28th, 2021 at 3:47 pm
I like watching the preseason games…
August 28th, 2021 at 3:58 pm
What do you think the Bucs have been doing the past month, getting together each day for coffee, donuts and a game of chess?
August 28th, 2021 at 3:59 pm
orl, Idk what’s up with you. I have game pass (had to get it to watch Buc games from AR ((where I live now after over 40 years in Tampa))) and almost every team played better than the Bucs did in both preseason games. The last game wasn’t even interesting to watch. Bad plays far outnumbered the good plays and there were VERY few teams I saw that played so horribly.
August 28th, 2021 at 4:27 pm
Heavens Joesph…you out did yourself with the Texans young lady.
August 28th, 2021 at 4:40 pm
“Raise a glass with the full knowledge that in a few hours, you won’t have to put up with trash football until next August.”
@Joe – sometimes i don’t get you bro. Except for that raise a glass part. For a lover of football you sure have an ax to grind with the preseason slate. I get that we will never hear from the vast majority of these dudes again but when February ends and late July gets here I am football starved. I understand the games are sometimes putrid. I enjoy the games (to a point) but I LOVE the competion for roster spots, the after game summary from you et al. I LOVE some undrafted rookie making the roster etc. Without the preseason slate – what are guys like me gonna watch..? Golf, bowling..maybe a rousing round of darts or a hopscotch showdown? Sheeesh.
August 28th, 2021 at 4:41 pm
Appreciate all the preseason coverage. You have to be happy its ending.
August 28th, 2021 at 4:50 pm
Let’s see . Like he says to some posters. You don’t like it but you are here reading it and posting about it? If you don’t like it So turn about is fair game. You don’t like it but you are watching it? Who is holding a gun to your head Joe?
August 28th, 2021 at 5:00 pm
“You have to be happy its ending.”
Nobody’s happier than Desean Watson…..
August 28th, 2021 at 5:12 pm
That pic makes me think of doing melon shotz
August 28th, 2021 at 5:19 pm
Preseason is worthless and a money grab for owners. That’s it. Thankfully this is the last game of meaningless football. Hope no one blows an achilles or worse.
August 28th, 2021 at 5:23 pm
Joe says: “What do you think the Bucs have been doing the past month, getting together each day for coffee,donuts and a game of chess?
C’mon Joe, get serious, you know they don’t play Chess!
August 28th, 2021 at 5:28 pm
So did the Bucs not put out a new episode of The Current this week b/c they got their arses kicked last weekend?
LOL.
August 28th, 2021 at 5:33 pm
I went and got a 6 pack of Big Storm Bromosa, so I am all set for the game tonight.
A friend from New Orleans is coming over, so we can argue if America should continue to rebuild that God forsaken town after Hurricanes.
Fortunately, he is a Bucs fan, and at least we agree on that!
August 28th, 2021 at 5:38 pm
JayMiss Pick 6,
Oh yeah, she’s hot in that pic.
I wonder what she really looks like without a half pound of make up though?
August 28th, 2021 at 5:53 pm
@Chris
New Orleans is an awesome city! One of my favorite places to visit. Food, music, people are all great.
But their NFL team can go fk themselves lol.
August 28th, 2021 at 7:39 pm
I sure hope they don’t cut Tyler Johnson or Keyshawn Vaughn.
August 28th, 2021 at 7:39 pm
Listening to Bucs pregame show they seem to think Tanner Hudson is fighting McElroy for roster spot. Thats intresting but not sure how legit. I havent paid too much attention but seems like Hudson is getting many more reps with the 2nd strings while McElroy has been with the 3rds and 4s mostly.
Might be worth paying more attention tonight.
August 28th, 2021 at 7:57 pm
Tanner Hudson…like Ryan Griffin (The QB)…fools me in preseason…only to look a step slow in the regular season. I can’t remember him making a meaningful catch in the regular season.
August 28th, 2021 at 9:00 pm
Darden has not helped himself this preseason.
Gabbert was about ready to kick his ass.
August 28th, 2021 at 9:39 pm
Joe Says:
What do you think the Bucs have been doing the past month, getting together each day for coffee, donuts and a game of chess?
I thought you have always downed that part of the practices as just underwear football.
August 28th, 2021 at 9:53 pm
Gabbert is trash don’t know why yall love him so much lol 😂😆..
August 29th, 2021 at 12:00 am
Wow, those are big boobs. Was there a game?