Buffalo
Bills
5-4
28
FINAL
23
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
4-6
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 13d ago
In a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-23, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams fought hard, but the Bills' ability to capitalize on key opportunities proved decisive in this tightly contested game. Leading the offensive charge for Buffalo was James Cook III, who rushed for an impressive 105 yards, while Khalil Shakir showcased his receiving prowess with 126 yards through the air. Quarterback Josh Allen contributed significantly with his playmaking ability, keeping the Buccaneers' defense on their heels. On the other side, Baker Mayfield threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns, but ultimately fell short in the final moments. Defensively, the game turned when the Bills' secondary stepped up to halt a potential game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter. The Buccaneers struggled to find their rhythm against a resilient Bills defense, which kept pressure on Mayfield and limited the effectiveness of Tampa Bay's offensive weapons. Despite notable performances from Alex Anzalone and Keionte Scott, the Buccaneers couldn't create enough stops when it mattered most, allowing Buffalo to hold on for the victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Baker MayfieldQB361542%2262081.4
Josh AllenQB302067%2162195.9
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB131058.1540270
Bucky IrvingHB15704.7110140
Josh AllenQB8293.6151190
Ray DavisHB10282.8—080
Ty JohnsonHB5183.6—150
Kenny GainwellHB4174.3—070
Baker MayfieldQB294.5—060
DJ MooreWR166.0—060
Josh WilliamsHB144.0—040
Omar Cooper Jr.WR000.0—000
Khalil ShakirWR000.0—000
Bauer SharpTE2-4-2.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Khalil ShakirWR812615.8561510
Omar Cooper Jr.WR28040.0531740
Jeremiah SmithWR55210.4141242
Terrance Carter Jr.TE23316.560292
Emeka EgbukaWR23115.5100160
DJ MooreWR33110.341131
Tutu AtwellWR12626.020261
Ted Hurst IIIWR2189.0120100
Dawson KnoxTE3165.34090
Dalton KincaidTE2136.560100
Kenny GainwellHB188.04080
Bauer SharpTE144.03040
James Cook IIIHB341.34040
Cade OttonTE000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chase McLaughlinK0000
Nico GramaticaK33255
Tyler BassK0020