Mac Jones showcased his skills as a quarterback in the preseason game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, securing a 20-7 victory for the Jaguars. Jones threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns, impressing both fans and coach Doug Pederson. Pederson praised Jones for his composure, field vision, and accurate throws throughout the game.

Jones connected with receivers Parker Washington and Brevin Easton for the two touchdowns, displaying his ability to lead the Jaguars’ offense effectively. He completed 16 of 23 passes and also demonstrated his agility by avoiding a sack with a clever move in the pocket during the game.

The preseason matchup featured few starters from both teams, allowing players like Kyle Trask for the Buccaneers and Trevor Lawrence for the Jaguars to rest and give other players a chance to showcase their talents. Trask completed 12 of 19 passes for 108 yards, including a touchdown pass to Cody Thompson.

The Buccaneers’ defense showed efficiency with five sacks, including a standout performance by Jose Ramirez with three sacks. Meanwhile, the Jaguars’ running back Tank Bigsby, a third-round draft pick, had a solid performance with 56 total yards on 13 touches.

In terms of injuries, safety Kaevon Merriweather of the Buccaneers suffered a knee injury and was ruled out, while Jaguars rookie cornerback Jarrian Jones dealt with an eye injury but was able to return to the game promptly.

Looking ahead, the Buccaneers will host Miami in their final preseason game, while the Jaguars will face Atlanta to conclude their exhibition season. Both teams used the matchup to evaluate their roster depth and give opportunities to backup players to shine on the field.