Chargers at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Los Angeles Chargers 25 · DEATHROW ACADEMY!!!
Final Score
Chargers 25 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Buccaneers 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPJustin Herbert 305 yds passingBucky Irving 49 yds rushingDavid Njoku 101 yds receivingAntoine Winfield Jr 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 328 · 336Passing yards 294 · 249Rushing yards 34 · 87Completions 23/39 · 16/28Yards per carry 5.7 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 37d ago
In a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers held off the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 31-25, solidifying their playoff ambitions as the season winds down. The stakes were high, with both teams vying for critical positioning in the playoff race.
Baker Mayfield led the way for the Buccaneers, throwing for three touchdowns and keeping the Chargers' defense on their heels all game long. Justin Herbert showcased his skills as well, racking up 305 passing yards and connecting with David Njoku for a standout performance that included 101 receiving yards. However, it was Mayfield's efficient execution that ultimately made the difference.
On the defensive side, the Buccaneers stepped up when it mattered most. Antoine Winfield Jr. not only made three total tackles but also intercepted a key pass that shifted momentum in Tampa Bay's favor. Demonte Capehart added pressure with a crucial sack, helping to contain the Chargers' potent offense and sealing the victory for the home team.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 25 |
| Buccaneers | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 31 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 23/39 | 59% | 305 | 2 | 3 | 68.8 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 16/28 | 57% | 249 | 3 | 2 | 92.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David NjokuTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 12 | 49 | 4.1 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Sean TuckerHB | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| David NjokuTE | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 11 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 24 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 22 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ko KieftTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Elijah MoldenFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah RobertsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita VeaDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Korie BlackCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh HayesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 2 | 39 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/1 | 4 | 23 |