![Wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) celebrates his second-half touchdown reception during the Bucs' victory over the Saints. [AP Photo/Butch Dill]](https://www.tampabay.com/resizer//D3ElutJkVCCRPxfbXPZ5UFpjeDY=/426x0/smart/filters:format(webP)/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-wordpress-client-uploads/tbt/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/10074746/AP_LAGH144_BUCCANEERS_SAINT1.jpg "Wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) celebrates his second-half touchdown reception during the Bucs' victory over the Saints. [AP Photo/Butch Dill]")
Ryan Fitzpatrick leads the Bucs to a 48-40 victory in New Orleans in the season opener. Tampa Bay ties a franchise record for points in a game, as Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson have big days.
The offensive line does well, too. The defense struggles for the most part, but comes up with some big plays.
Plus, USF gets a big win over Georgia Tech, while Florida loses to Kentucky for the first time since 1986. And, the Rays sweep the Orioles but remain eight games back in the wild-card race as the A's keep winning.
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