The Buccaneers close their preseason in Buffalo with backups and rookies directing the spotlight. Sterling Shepard, fresh from a standout camp, aims to lock in TB’s depth role by snagging a TD and leading the team in receiving once the starters sit. Undrafted Nick Jackson has flashed pass-rush instincts, eyeing a sack-streak finale to cement a roster spot and a key special-teams role. A fringe defensive back or returner could surge into the 53, but the deciding factor remains their ability to translate camp work into game-ready impact.

Buffalo provides a stern test for TB’s depth, while TB’s coaches will be watching for players who can contribute immediately and on special teams. The outcome isn’t just a final score; it’s which backups emerge as real fantasy factors in Week 1, and which ones fade under the bright preseason lights.