Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-2) vs. Indianapolis Colts (0-2)
It is a battle of two teams looking to win their first preseason game when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Indianapolis is coming off a 27-26 loss to Detroit while Tampa Bay was shut down by Tennessee, 13-3.
Indianapolis enters as the favorite at -3.0 (-105), with the total set at 41.5 (-110). These teams have met five times since 2004, with the Buccaneers winning three of those four contests, including a 38-31 victory on November 28, 2021.
The Buccaneers offense was held to 174 total yards, averaging 3.2 yards per play as they were shut down by the Tennessee Titans, 13-3. Quarterback Kyle Trask completed 11 of 24 passes for 105 yards and an interception. Ke’Shawn Vaughan rushed 10 times for 54 yards, as Tampa Bay gained 93 total yards on the ground. The only scoring came on a third-quarter field goal by Ryan Succop.
That's a wrap on camp ??#GoBucs
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) August 25, 2022
The offense has not looked very good for Tampa Bay through their first two games, as they have produced just 27 total points. However, Tom Brady did not play in either of those preseason games, so the offense should be better this week against Indianapolis. Brady has been out for a few weeks, so look for him to see some extended action to try to get in rhythm with his wide receivers.
The defense played well against Tennessee, holding the Titans to 255 yards of total offense. They sacked Malik Wilson and Logan Woodside four times, plus had an interception and forced three fumbles. The defense gave up 242 yards combined yards against Miami in the first season game, holding the Dolphins to 12 first downs, however, two costly turnovers gave Miami the opportunity to earn the victory.