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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Buffalo Bills: Report Card Grades for Each Bucs Unit

August 24, 2014   ·     ·   Jump to comments

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally put one in the win column this preseason, taking down the Buffalo Bills 27-14 at Ralph Wilson Stadium Saturday afternoon.
The Bucs' defense led the way with five sacks and three takeaways, while the starting offense finally found their groove, helping the Bucs build a 24-0 halftime lead.
Josh McCown completed 13 of his 16 passes on the night for 112 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown strike to rookie first-round wide receiver Mike Evans.  Doug Martin showed glimpses of his rookie season, gaining 65 total yards and finding the end zone on a one-yard run to open the scoring.
A Michael Johnson strip-sack was scooped up by Clinton McDonald, who rumbled 17 yards for a Tampa Bay score.  The Bucs scored 14 points off turnovers, holding the Bills to just 82 yards of total offense in the first half.
Dashon Goldson set the tone early, intercepting EJ Manuel on the first drive of the game. 
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