The Buccaneers finished the preseason with a 1-3 record after falling to Washington, 13-10, on Thursday night at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Both teams sat their starters, with Tampa Bay holding 36 different players out of the game. Among those who did not dress were Jameis Winston, Gerald McCoy and Mike Evans. Washington did the same, sitting 33 of their players.

Ryan Fitzpatrick got the start for the Buccaneers at quarterback and was replaced by Sefo Liufau at the end of the first half. Fitzpatrick finished the game completing two of seven passes for six yards while Liufau was 15 for 26 for 143 yards.