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How to Watch Bills vs. Buccaneers Final Preseason: Time, TV, Streaming, and Radio Options

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Buffalo, NY – August 2025

There are summer nights in Buffalo when the city doesn’t sleep, waiting for the roar of kickoff. And there are nights when the silence hangs heavy, as injury reports pile on like a mournful melody. Heading into the final preseason game, the Buffalo Bills carry both worry and hope — constant companions of every heart in Bills Mafia.

The Final Tune-Up Before the Real Journey

  • Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Date & Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 7:30 PM ET

  • Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

  • This isn’t just another exhibition. It’s a stage where fringe players fight for a roster spot. Every snap matters, every rep could define a career.

    Cracks in the Dream

    • Josh Allen will sit out the entire preseason for the first time in his career — a wise move, but one that leaves fans aching for that first spectacular throw.

  • Tre’Davious White, the defensive stalwart, hobbled off during practice. No official word on severity, but the image alone tightened hearts across Bills Mafia.

  • Jarveon Howard (RB) has been placed on waived/injured, ending his preseason journey prematurely.

  • Grant DuBose (WR) and Maxwell Hairston (CB) are both listed as questionable, adding more uncertainty to the roster picture.

  • Across the Field

    The Buccaneers aren’t unscathed either. Jalen McMillan (WR) is out with a severe neck injury — a long absence looms. Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs are freshly activated from PUP but likely won’t risk playing before the season opener.

    Where to Watch, Stream, & Listen

    • TV Broadcast: WFLA (Tampa Bay) and regional affiliates.

  • Streaming: NFL+ offers live coverage for out-of-market preseason games across devices.

  • Radio: WXTB 97.9 FM for play-by-play, with Spanish-language coverage available on La Invasora AM/FM stations.

  • So whether you’re in Buffalo or across the country, fans can follow every down, every hit, and every moment of this emotional final preseason clash.

    The Faith of Buffalo

    This is the last preview before the true battleground of the regular season. Buffalo knows adversity — the snow, the heartbreaks — and that's how their backbone is forged. The city stands tall because it believes. It always has. Until that Lombardi Trophy finally glints in red, white, and blue.

    “We’ve endured more than anyone can imagine. But that’s our strength. This is Buffalo — and we never quit.”

    Raiders Reunite with a Former Starter to Fortify the Offensive Line
    Las Vegas, NV   The Las Vegas Raiders have brought back a familiar face in a move that screams both urgency and savvy: versatile offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor is returning to the Silver & Black on a one-year deal (terms not disclosed), reuniting with the franchise where he logged some of the best football of his career and immediately fortifying a position group that has been stretched thin. Eluemunor, 31, started for the Raiders from 2021–2023, showing rare position flexibility across right tackle and guard while anchoring pass protection against premier edge rushers. His technique, anchor, and ability to handle long-arm power made him a steadying force during multiple playoff pushes. After departing Vegas, Eluemunor spent time elsewhere refining his craft, but a confluence of roster needs and scheme familiarity has set the stage for a timely homecoming. For the Raiders—fighting to keep pace in a rugged AFC—this is about stability and fit. Injuries and week-to-week availability on the right side of the line have forced constant shuffling; protection packages have leaned heavily on chips and condensed splits to survive obvious passing downs. Eluemunor’s return allows the staff to plug him at RT or slide him inside at RG, restoring balance to protections and widening the run-game menu (duo, inside zone, and the toss/ pin-pull that Vegas fans love when the edge is sealed). “Jermaine knows who we are and how we want to play,” a team source said. “He brings ballast. Assignment sound, physical, and smart—he raises the floor for the entire unit.” Beyond the X’s and O’s, there’s an unmistakable emotional charge to this reunion. Eluemunor was a locker-room favorite in his previous stint—professional, detail-driven, and accountable. The belief internally is that his presence stabilizes communication on the right side (IDs, slides, and pass-off rules vs. games and simulated pressures), which in turn unlocks more vertical concepts and keeps the quarterback cleaner late in games. On social media, Raider Nation lit up the timeline with a simple refrain: “Welcome back, Jem.” Many fans called the deal the exact kind of “rival-poach, ready-to-play” move a contender makes in October: low friction, high impact, zero learning curve. What it means on the field (immediately): Pass pro: Fewer emergency chips, more five-out releases—OC can re-open deeper intermediate shots without living in max-protect. Run game: Better edge control on toss/duo; more confidence running to the right on money downs. Depth & versatility: One injury doesn’t force a cascade of position changes; Eluemunor can cover two spots with starting-level competency. The timetable? Swift. Because Eluemunor already speaks the language—terminology, splits, cadence rules—he could suit up as early as this weekend if the medicals/check-ins continue to trend positive. The message is clear: the Raiders aren’t waiting around for the line to gel—they’re engineering it. If Jermaine Eluemunor plays to his Raider résumé, this reunion could be the precise mid-season jolt that steadies the offense and keeps the Silver & Black firmly in the postseason race. Raider Nation, the question writes itself: Plug-and-play stopgap—or the catalyst that reclaims the right side