Rams at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, St. Louis Rams 25 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Rams 25 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Buccaneers 31 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPChris Simms 289 yds passingSteven Jackson 111 yds rushingJoey Galloway 151 yds receivingShelton Quarles 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 360 · 385Passing yards 243 · 289Rushing yards 117 · 96Completions 29/45 · 27/43Yards per carry 5.1 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers held off the St. Louis Rams with a final score of 31-25, securing their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. Both teams fought hard, but the Buccaneers emerged victorious in a game that showcased their offensive prowess.
Leading the charge for Tampa Bay was quarterback Chris Simms, who threw for an impressive 289 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers when it mattered most. Joey Galloway was a standout target, racking up 151 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable playmaker. On the ground, Steven Jackson of the Rams was a force, rushing for 111 yards, but it wasn't enough to outscore the Buccaneers.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made crucial stops, with Shelton Quarles recording eight tackles and Chris Hovan contributing with a sack that disrupted the Rams' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Buccaneers' defense held the Rams to a crucial three-and-out, allowing Tampa Bay to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25 |
| Buccaneers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | ||||||
| Marc BulgerQB | 29/45 | 64% | 243 | 2 | 0 | 93.1 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Chris SimmsQB | 27/43 | 63% | 289 | 3 | 0 | 105.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Steven JacksonHB | 21 | 111 | 5.3 | 24 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Stephen DavisHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Cadillac WilliamsHB | 16 | 80 | 5.0 | 44 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Chris SimmsQB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joey GallowayWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Michael PittmanHB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike AlstottTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Douglas JolleyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Isaac BruceWR | 9 | 89 | 9.9 | 16 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Torry HoltWR | 9 | 78 | 8.7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Dominique ByrdTE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joseph KlopfensteinTE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Madison HedgecockFB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kevin CurtisWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steven JacksonHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Stephen DavisHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Joey GallowayWR | 8 | 151 | 18.9 | 97 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Alex SmithTE | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Cadillac WilliamsHB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Maurice StovallWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Michael ClaytonWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Ike HilliardWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Douglas JolleyTE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Mike AlstottTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||
| William WitherspoonMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah KacyvenskiWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La'Roi GloverDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy KennedyDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony HargroveREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jon AlstonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John HillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey ChavousSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James GreenLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard LittleREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason FiskDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raonall SmithSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal BrooksMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Shelton QuarlesMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will AllenFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jermaine PhillipsSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis JohnsonDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian KellyCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phillip BuchanonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simeon RiceLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrooksWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronde BarberCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason BabinREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Derrick StraitSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome CarterSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fakhir BrownCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis FisherCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris HovanDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronald BartellFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||
| Jeff WilkinsK | 1/1 | 2 | 35 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Joshua BidwellP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Matt BryantK | 1/1 | 4 | 24 |