Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
44
FINAL
28
Tennessee
Titans
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Tennessee Titans 44-28 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. With both teams looking to establish early momentum, the Buccaneers showcased their offensive firepower, taking a commanding lead that the Titans struggled to overcome.
Baker Mayfield was the star of the night for Tampa Bay, throwing for 384 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise throughout the game. His favorite target, Tetairoa McMillan, torched the Titans' secondary with 148 receiving yards, while Bucky Irving added a solid ground game with 68 rushing yards, contributing to an explosive Buccaneers offense that kept the pressure on.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made their presence felt, with Nick Herbig leading the charge with 2.5 sacks, consistently disrupting the Titans' rhythm. Antoine Winfield Jr. recorded eight tackles, solidifying the defensive effort that was pivotal in stifling Tennessee's comeback attempts. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Mayfield connected with McMillan for a touchdown that shifted momentum, allowing Tampa Bay to maintain control and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 384 | 4 | 3 | 109.7 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 28 | 18 | 64% | 318 | 3 | 0 | 138.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 12 | 68 | 5.7 | 11 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 9 | 41 | 4.6 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 6 | 148 | 24.7 | 44 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 131 | 26.2 | 76 | 2 | 65 | 1 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 86 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 26 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 26 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 8 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 22 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Wesloski | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Lucas Carneiro | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

