Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-0
31
FINAL
24
Tennessee
Titans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 showdown, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans, 31-24, solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2027 season. With both teams vying for crucial positioning in the standings, the stakes were high, making this contest a must-watch for fans and analysts alike.
Baker Mayfield shone for the Buccaneers, throwing for 308 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Jamari Johnson was his primary target, racking up 108 receiving yards and playing a pivotal role in the Buccaneers' offensive success. The Titans' Nick Singleton also had a standout performance, rushing for 110 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory.
Defensively, the game turned on the play of Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum, who recorded three crucial interceptions, effectively shifting momentum in favor of Tampa Bay. While the Titans' Jeffery Simmons made his presence felt with two sacks, it was the Buccaneers' ability to capitalize on turnovers that ultimately sealed the win. The Titans fought valiantly, but they couldn't overcome the impact of McCollum's game-changing plays.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 308 | 2 | 0 | 145.8 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 27 | 14 | 52% | 176 | 1 | 3 | 45.2 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 11 | 110 | 10.0 | 14 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 6 | 108 | 18.0 | 52 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 44 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 42 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 25 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 38 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Ratcliffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 44 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

