The Brief The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Houston Texans 20-19. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Houston Texans 20-19 Monday night during the Texans' first home game of the season. Buccaneers game recapBaker Mayfield led an 11-play, 80-yard drive capped by Rachaad White’s 2-yard touchdown run with 6 seconds left, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rallied past the Houston Texans 20-19 on Monday night. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans congratulates Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Tampa Bay had a chance to pad the lead late in the third period after both teams struggled offensively after halftime.