This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/buccaneers as Buccaneers best Titans 29-7 in opening preseason game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started the year off right with a win in their first preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, winning the game 16-7 at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday.

Tucker came back in after a strong first half to have some carries in the fourth quarter. He finishes the night with 12 carries for 42 yards and one touchdown. The young running back had flashes of brilliance during the 2024 season but he could find himself being used much more in Josh Grizzard's offense in 2025.

The Buccaneers defeated the Titans, 29-7, with Tennessee’s only score coming on a short Tony Pollard touchdown run in the second quarter. Ward completed five of eight passes for 67 yards in his NFL debut. The Titans are back on the road for Week 2 of the preseason next week against the Atlanta Falcons.