Bucs' Bowles Thought 'You've Got to F--king Be S--ting Me' When Jets Blocked FG for TD

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers appeared to be on their way to their first loss of the season when New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown late in Sunday's game, but they survived to earn a 29-27 win.

After the game, Bucs head coach Todd Bowles admitted to reporters that he was thinking, "You've got to f--king be s--ting me" while watching McDonald score off the blocked field goal.

Tampa Bay entered the fourth quarter with a 23-6 lead before New York mounted a furious comeback. Jets backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor led the offense on back-to-back touchdown drives to make it a one-possession game.

After driving down the field and getting to the two-minute warning, the Bucs lined up for a 43-yard field goal that would've extended their lead to nine points. However, McDonald legally jumped over Tampa Bay's offensive line to block Chase McLaughlin's kick. He recovered the ball and ran it back 50 yards for his first career touchdown, giving New York a 27-26 lead.

Undeterred, the Bucs marched down the field once again to set up a 36-yard field goal, which McLaughlin nailed as time expired to give them their third straight win. It's just the fifth time in franchise history that the team is unbeaten through the first three games of the season.

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Tampa Bay's defense had a big day with two turnovers and four sacks. Despite the scare, there was a lot to be proud of for the Bucs following their hard-fought win. The team will look to keep the momentum going next week when it faces the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, who are also 3-0.