Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-3
38
FINAL
16
Tennessee
Titans
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Tennessee Titans with a commanding 38-16 victory. The win not only boosts the Buccaneers' standing in the league but also demonstrates their offensive prowess as they continue to build momentum in the 2027 season.
Leading the charge for Tampa Bay was quarterback Baker Mayfield, who threw for an impressive 322 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dissect the Titans' defense. Wide receiver Ted Hurst III emerged as his favorite target, racking up 113 receiving yards and consistently finding ways to create separation. Earl Campbell contributed on the ground with 56 rushing yards, helping to keep the Titans' defense honest.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were relentless, with Vita Vea standing out with five total tackles and three sacks, wreaking havoc in the backfield. Zyon McCollum played a pivotal role in securing the victory, grabbing two interceptions that shifted the momentum firmly in Tampa Bay's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when McCollum's first pick set up another Mayfield touchdown pass, giving the Buccaneers a commanding lead that the Titans could never overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 28 | 20 | 322 | 4 | 3 | 109.5 |
| Joe Montana | QB | 33 | 17 | 245 | 1 | 5 | 46.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Campbell | HB | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Joe Montana | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| **** Simpson | HB | 11 | 10 | 0.9 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 7 | 113 | 16.1 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Jason Witten | TE | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Earl Campbell | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| **** Simpson | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cris Carter | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vita Vea | DT | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sanoussi Kane | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Jackson | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Banks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reggie White | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 41 |
| Billy Richart | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 |

