Chiefs at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 64, Kansas City Chiefs 37 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Chiefs 37 4 TD · 3 FG · 4 XP
Buccaneers 64 7 TD · 0 FG · 8 XPCaleb Williams 484 yds passingKenneth Walker 43 yds rushingXavier Worthy 219 yds receivingBudda Baker 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 463 · 517Passing yards 420 · 477Rushing yards 43 · 40Completions 17/35 · 21/32Yards per carry 2.7 · 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12d ago
In an explosive season opener, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 64-37. The Buccaneers showcased their offensive prowess, setting the tone for what could be a thrilling 2028 season as they look to build momentum right out of the gate.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Tampa Bay, throwing for an impressive 484 yards and six touchdowns, leading his team to a commanding victory. His ability to connect with receivers downfield was instrumental, with Xavier Worthy contributing significantly for the Chiefs, racking up 219 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Buccaneers' high-octane offense.
On the defensive side, Budda Baker shone for Tampa Bay with two interceptions, helping to halt Kansas City's drives and shift momentum in crucial moments. The turning point came when Baker's second interception set up a quick touchdown, pushing the Buccaneers' lead to a staggering three scores, effectively sealing the game. Although Damon Wilson II recorded a sack for Kansas City, the Buccaneers' defense was relentless and pivotal in this high-scoring affair.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 37 |
| Buccaneers | 7 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 64 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 17/35 | 49% | 426 | 4 | 5 | 91.7 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 21/32 | 66% | 484 | 6 | 2 | 122.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 16 | 43 | 2.7 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Steven HowardWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 5 | 219 | 43.8 | 25 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 58 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 44 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Jalen RoyalsWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jamari JohnsonTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cyrus AllenWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 12 | 214 | 17.8 | 71 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Steven HowardWR | 6 | 191 | 31.8 | 71 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 37 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damon Wilson IIREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brevin HamblinSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane IIISS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon SabbFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Budda BakerSS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick MartinWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David WalkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Vita VeaDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic ScourtonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 3/3 | 4 | 49 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 8 | 0 |