The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) beat the Houston Texans (0-2) 20-19 on Monday night at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Trailing 19-14, the Buccaneers orchestrated an 11-play, 80-yard touchdown drive with less then two minutes to go to key the victory. Rachaad White ran in a 6-yard touchdown to end the drive that would prove to be the game winner.
Mayfield went 25-for-38 with 215 yards passing, throwing four two touchdowns without any interceptions - he added another 33 yards on the ground. Rachaad White had 65 yards on the ground, while Bucky Irving led the run game with 71 yards on the ground.
The Buccaneers are next in action when they host the New York Jets in their home opener on Sunday afternoon. Kickoff Sunday is scheduled for 1:00 PM - you can hear the game on 97.9 WXTB-FM - The Mighty 98 Rock.
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