Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
5-4
30
FINAL
25
Detroit
Lions
1-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 30-25, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial momentum as the season nears its climax, the stakes were high and the atmosphere electric.
Tampa Bay's offense was led by Ashton Jeanty, who dominated on the ground with 109 rushing yards, providing a strong foundation for their attack. Quarterback Jared Goff kept the Lions competitive, throwing for 278 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone under pressure. Meanwhile, Justin Jefferson emerged as a key target for the Buccaneers, racking up an impressive 167 receiving yards, helping to propel Tampa Bay to victory.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made their presence felt, with Mack Wilson Sr leading the charge with nine total tackles, ensuring that Detroit's offense faced constant pressure. Nolan Smith Jr. also played a pivotal role, recording two sacks that disrupted Goff's rhythm and ultimately turned the tide in Tampa Bay’s favor. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Smith's second sack forced a crucial turnover, allowing the Buccaneers to secure their lead and seal the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 48 | 26 | 54% | 278 | 3 | 0 | 92.1 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 28 | 15 | 54% | 241 | 2 | 0 | 106.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 12 | 109 | 9.1 | 84 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 19 | 62 | 3.3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 10 | 44 | 4.4 | 28 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 24 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Audric Estime | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 7 | 167 | 23.9 | 90 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 43 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Tanner Koziol | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LT Overton | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.J. Britt | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Sample | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 57 |

