Chargers at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30, Los Angeles Chargers 20 · DollaZone Madden 27
Final Score
Chargers 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Buccaneers 30 3 TD · 3 FG · 3 XPBaker Mayfield 241 yds passingBucky Irving 73 yds rushingQuentin Johnston 90 yds receivingDaiyan Henley 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 289 · 412Passing yards 203 · 241Rushing yards 86 · 171Completions 15/30 · 21/35Yards per carry 3.9 · 5.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a solid victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, finishing the game 30-20 in Week 13 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Buccaneers' playoff hopes but also marks a critical turning point as the regular season enters its final stretch.
Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers' offensive charge with a strong performance, throwing for 241 yards and a touchdown. Bucky Irving contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 73 rushing yards, while Quentin Johnston of the Chargers showcased his skills with 90 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Tampa Bay's balanced attack.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were formidable, with Alex Anzalone recording two key sacks and Jacob Parrish snagging an interception that helped shift momentum in the second half. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Parrish's interception led to a touchdown drive, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Chargers. Tampa Bay's defense played a crucial role, limiting Los Angeles' scoring opportunities and sealing the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 15/30 | 50% | 203 | 1 | 1 | 69.1 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 21/35 | 60% | 241 | 1 | 2 | 66.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Kimani VidalHB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 12 | 29 | 2.4 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel SrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 18 | 73 | 4.1 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 8 | 53 | 6.6 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 18 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taysom HillTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel SrWR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 52 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Tez JohnsonWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Taysom HillTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon RobertsMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ja'Whaun BentleyMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy AndersenMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain JrLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Quadin MuhammadDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn RobinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 2/3 | 2 | 35 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 3/3 | 3 | 47 |