Jaguars Depth Shines in Preseason Finale Win vs Buccaneers

Here's everything you need to know from Jacksonville's 2026 Week 2 preseason 19-0 victory over the Buccaneers.

With both the Jaguars and the Buccaneers sitting the majority of starters following a week of two joint practices, Friday's matchup was about the depth players locking in roster spots. While QB Nick Mullens' role on the roster was never truly in jeopardy, he played his two first-quarter drives like a man fighting for something. Following last week's 6/7, 65-yard performance, Mullens' day wrapped with a similar 5/7 for 62 yards and a 98.5 passer rating against Tampa. While both drives ended with no points, the offense showed multiple explosive plays and three total first downs prior to punting.

One of those explosives came courtesy of Jacksonville's stacked tight end room. Hunter Long completed his two longest receptions of the preseason on the opening two drives of the game. On the first, he rumbled down the right sideline on a 34-yard catch-and-run, then brought in a 13-yard catch in traffic before taking a hit that temporarily sent him to the medical tent in the first quarter.