Buffalo Bills Defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19 in 2025 Preseason Finale

In their 2025 preseason finale, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19 at Raymond James Stadium. Bills quarterback Shane Buechele led the offense, completing 25 of 30 passes for 278 yards and a touchdown, while wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson topped Buffalo's receiving with five catches for 46 yards. On the Buccaneers' side, Kyle Trask and Connor Bazelak split time at quarterback, combining for two touchdown passes, with Trask going 13-of-17 for 93 yards and Bazelak 12-of-19 for 107 yards. Wide receiver Tez Johnson led Tampa Bay with eight receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown. A highlight of the game included a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch by Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers. Overall, the game featured notable performances from backups and starters alike, highlighting key players vying for roster spots ahead of the regular season.