Arizona
Cardinals
2-0
24
FINAL
34
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 1d ago
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a 34-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2029 season. With both teams looking to establish their footing early in the season, the stakes were high as Tampa Bay aimed to solidify their position in the playoff race. DJ Lagway led the Buccaneers' offensive charge with 266 passing yards, while Jaydon Blue contributed significantly on the ground with 94 rushing yards. For Arizona, Rickey Johnson Jr. showcased his prowess, throwing three touchdown passes, and Elton Dunn emerged as a reliable target, racking up 121 receiving yards. Defensively, the Buccaneers made a decisive impact, particularly through Tykee Smith, who recorded three interceptions, shifting momentum firmly in Tampa Bay's favor. Shemar Stewart was also a standout, notching four total tackles and a sack, underscoring the Buccaneers' ability to disrupt Arizona's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the game when Smith's third interception sealed the victory, allowing Tampa Bay to control the clock and secure the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
DJ LagwayQB231461%2661375.9
Rickey Johnson JrQB311032%2413354.0
Kevin JenningsQB100%00039.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jaydon BlueHB49423.531750
Bucky IrvingHB11666.0122320
Rickey Johnson JrQB44411.070300
DJ LagwayQB231.51120
Deniko FullerWR122.03020
Trey McBrideTE000.0—000
Tory HortonWR000.0—000
Jeremiyah LoveHB7-7-1.05010
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Elton DunnWR412130.3322380
Emeka EgbukaWR39230.7100400
Nyck HarborWR29145.5111490
Oronde GadsdenTE45112.8110250
Jeff CaldwellWR24824.0—0430
Jelani WatkinsWR34515.051270
Tory HortonWR11717.0190170
Jeremiyah LoveHB11515.0220150
Trey McBrideTE3144.770120
Bucky IrvingHB11313.020130
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Gaston GramaticaK0040
Jake BatesK11353
JK ScottP0000