Titans at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33, Tennessee Titans 16 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Titans 16 2 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Buccaneers 33 4 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPJ.J. McCarthy 222 yds passingJordan James 137 yds rushingTrey'Dez Green 124 yds receivingZyon McCollum 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 235 · 345Passing yards 97 · 206Rushing yards 138 · 139Completions 8/18 · 14/19Yards per carry 8.1 · 8.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a decisive Week 3 showdown, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 33-16, solidifying their position early in the 2027 season. The Buccaneers aimed to maintain momentum after a strong start, while the Titans were looking to bounce back from earlier setbacks.
J.J. McCarthy was the standout performer for Tampa Bay, throwing for 222 yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Jordan James added a powerful ground game, rushing for 137 yards, while Trey'Dez Green was a reliable target, racking up 124 receiving yards. This dynamic trio proved too much for the Titans' defense to handle.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made crucial plays, with Rueben Bain Jr. recording 1.5 sacks and Zyon McCollum grabbing an interception to stifle any Titans' momentum. The turning point came late in the first half when McCollum's interception shifted the tides, allowing Tampa Bay to capitalize and extend their lead. Overall, the Buccaneers' balanced attack and timely defensive stops secured their victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Buccaneers | 4 | 2 | 3 | 33 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 8/18 | 44% | 122 | 0 | 1 | 44.2 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 14/19 | 74% | 222 | 3 | 0 | 151.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 12 | 79 | 6.6 | 29 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 28 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Jordan JamesHB | 12 | 137 | 11.4 | 18 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Isaac GuerendoHB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||||
| Carnell TateWR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 33 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nick SingletonHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Trey'Dez GreenTE | 7 | 124 | 17.7 | 25 | 3 | 37 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jordan JamesHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||
| Cedric GrayWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eli BowenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob MartinLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will EcholesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus HarrisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi OladejoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody BartonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Zyon McCollumCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain JrLEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||
| Brayden NarvesonK | 1/1 | 1 | 31 |
| Tommy TownsendP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 2/2 | 3 | 57 |