HOUSTON, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Rudy Carpenter threw two touchdown passes Thursday and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers closed their pre-season with a 24-17 decision over Houston.
Carpenter went 15-of-22 for 203 yards, helping the Buccaneers finish at 2-2. They will start the regular season at home against Cleveland.
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Both of Carpenter's touchdown passes went to Arrelious Benn, who had three catches for 33 yards.
Houston's John David Booty was 17-of-37 for 209 yards and two touchdowns. Houston had a 1-3 pre-season record and will open at home against Indianapolis.
Tight end James Casey had eight catches for 81 yards in the loss. Tampa Bay owned a 17-0 halftime lead.
