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Chiefs Takeaways: R Mason Thomas, Jalen Royals Make Their Mark Against Buccaneers

Daniels completed 9 of 14 passes for 71 yards and a touchdown as Tampa Bay scored 16 unanswered points after halftime.

  • On Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, rookie Jalon Daniels led three second-half scoring drives to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally for a 16-15 preseason victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Florida.
  • The Chiefs led 9-0 at halftime, fueled by kicker Harrison Butker, who converted three field goals including a 69-yarder on the final play of the first half.
  • Daniels tossed a 2-yard touchdown pass to Ko Kieft, Sean Tucker scored on a 1-yard run, and B.T. Potter kicked a 46-yard field goal for the comeback.
  • Kansas City's momentum soured when Butker missed an extra-point in the third quarter and a 43-yard field goal attempt in the closing minutes that would have given the Chiefs the lead.
  • The Buccaneers travel to Jacksonville next week for joint practices, while the Chiefs close their preseason at home against the Seattle Seahawks on Friday.
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Buccaneers QB Jalon Daniels Makes Revealing Comment After Win vs. Chiefs

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Buccaneers comeback to beat Chiefs, 16-15

Jalon Daniels led three second-half scoring drives to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally for a 16-15 preseason victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Buccaneers rookie Jalon Daniels leads 3 scoring drives in 16-15 comeback win over Chiefs

Rookie Jalon Daniels led three second-half scoring drives to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally for a 16-15 preseason victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Chiefs takeaways: R Mason Thomas, Jalen Royals make their mark against Buccaneers

The Chiefs lost 16-15 to the Buccaneers, but young defenders and rookies stood out. Here are nine takeaways from Kansas City's preseason game.

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Four Takeaways From Chiefs' 16-15 Loss to Buccaneers

The KC Chiefs hit the road to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in preseason game No. 2, and there was plenty from the action that stood out.

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Tampa Bay 16, Kansas City 15

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