Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-0
34
FINAL
14
Los Angeles
Rams
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Divisional Round matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Los Angeles Rams 34-14, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. The stakes were high as both teams fought for a chance to continue their championship aspirations, but it was the Buccaneers who seized control early and never looked back.
Baker Mayfield was the standout for Tampa Bay, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. Matthew Stafford of the Rams put up impressive numbers with 308 passing yards, but it was not enough to keep pace with Mayfield's production. Davante Adams also had a noteworthy performance for Los Angeles, racking up 125 receiving yards, but the Rams struggled to convert these opportunities into points.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum. Alex Anzalone's interception was a key turning point, halting a potential Rams scoring drive and allowing Tampa Bay to extend their lead. Despite Myles Garrett's two sacks for Los Angeles, the Buccaneers' defense held firm, limiting the Rams' offensive effectiveness and sealing the victory with a strong second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 25 | 17 | 68% | 308 | 1 | 1 | 106.7 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 13 | 10 | 77% | 276 | 3 | 0 | 157.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 8 | 46 | 5.8 | 9 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 125 | 17.9 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 3 | 120 | 40.0 | 39 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 18 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 5 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 5 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | โ | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hayes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miles Killebrew | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

