Rams at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Los Angeles Rams 16 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Rams 16 1 TD · 3 FG · 1 XP
Buccaneers 20 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBaker Mayfield 228 yds passingBucky Irving 75 yds rushingMarvin Harrison Jr 117 yds receivingRueben Bain Jr 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 272 · 356Passing yards 210 · 228Rushing yards 62 · 128Completions 19/36 · 23/38Yards per carry 3.1 · 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 14d ago
In a tightly contested battle, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 20-16 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Buccaneers who came out on top, securing a crucial win as the regular season nears its end.
Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers' offense with a solid performance, throwing for 228 yards and maintaining control of the game. His favorite target, Marvin Harrison Jr., was electric, racking up 117 receiving yards, while Bucky Irving contributed significantly on the ground with 75 rushing yards. Ty Simpson, although unable to match Mayfield's yardage, threw a touchdown pass for the Rams, showcasing his potential in a losing effort.
On the defensive side, the Buccaneers made their presence felt, with Rueben Bain Jr. dominating the Rams’ offensive line by recording an impressive 3.5 sacks. Antoine Winfield Jr. also played a pivotal role, securing an interception that shifted momentum in Tampa Bay's favor. The turning point came in the fourth quarter as Bain’s relentless pressure forced crucial mistakes, allowing the Buccaneers to hold off a late Rams rally and clinch the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| Buccaneers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 20 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | ||||||
| Ty SimpsonQB | 19/36 | 53% | 210 | 1 | 1 | 68.0 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 23/38 | 61% | 228 | 0 | 1 | 66.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Mike Washington JrHB | 18 | 54 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty SimpsonQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 19 | 75 | 3.9 | 18 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Bauer SharpTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Sean TuckerHB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 20 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jakob JohnsonFB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 9 | 106 | 11.8 | 25 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 22 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Mike Washington JrHB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler HarrellWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler HigbeeTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 9 | 117 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bauer SharpTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kendrick BourneWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||
| Quentin LakeFS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettLEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Grant StuardWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Rueben Bain JrLEDG | 5 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita VeaDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Geno StoneFS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel WatsonSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill PeppersSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea DennisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daequan HardyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison MevisK | 3/3 | 1 | 48 |
| Other | |||
| Matt PraterK | 2/2 | 2 | 52 |