The Buccaneers‘ preseason has wrapped up, allowing for some time for reflection on the entire process. In Tampa Bay, they went 2-1, with the team looking dominant in various facets of the game against different teams. However, there was also room to improve, as their depth showed they have some holes in certain areas.

CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan gave grades to every team in the NFL for their preseason. For the Bucs, he gave them a respectable B.

Sullivan explained his grade, writing, “The Bucs defense was the story through the first two weeks of the preseason, notching a total of six turnovers against the Titans and Steelers. While they didn’t record a turnover in the finale, that was a game largely represented by reserves. On offense, Baker Mayfield didn’t play a snap this preseason, but key figures within the offense flashed. Running back Bucky Irving only logged 12 yards on eight carries, but popped in the receiving game with a nifty over-the-shoulder touchdown reception against the Steelers. Meanwhile, first-round wideout Emeka Egbuka has been the darling of the summer and had two catches for 26 yards and a touchdown in preseason action.”

Egbuka, being called the darling of the preseason, may be an understatement. The rookie came in and on the first offensive drive of the preseason, he set the tone with a tremendous catch that showcased every trait that made him a first-round pick. As for the defense, Todd Bowles needs the turnovers to keep being forced as the regular season rolls on as it was a talking point of the offseason.

Other grades in the NFC South include the Saints getting an F, the Falcons received an C-, and the Panthers rounded things out with a C.

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: What was the Bucs grade from the 2025 preseason?