Rookie Quarterback Jalon Daniels Leads Buccaneers to Preseason Comeback Victory
In a preseason game in Tampa-St. Petersburg, rookie Jalon Daniels guided the Buccaneers through three second-half scoring drives, securing a 16-15 comeback victory against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 22, 2026 —
In a preseason matchup in Tampa-St. Petersburg, rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels orchestrated a second-half comeback for the Buccaneers, leading his team to a narrow 16-15 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
The pivotal performance saw Daniels guide the Buccaneers through three scoring drives in the latter half of the game. These offensive pushes were crucial in overcoming the Chiefs’ lead and ultimately securing the win.
The final score of 16-15 reflects a closely contested game, with the Buccaneers’ second-half surge proving to be the decisive factor. Further details regarding the specific nature of the scoring drives or individual player statistics were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by FRED GOODALL Associated Press on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
