Denver
Broncos
3-1
14
FINAL
33
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Denver Broncos 33-14 in Week 5 of the 2028 season. This victory not only boosts Tampa Bay's confidence but also underscores their dominance in the league, while the Broncos must regroup as they look to turn their season around.
Caleb Williams was a standout for the Buccaneers, throwing for 319 yards and guiding the offense effectively. Mike Washington Jr. contributed significantly on the ground with 82 rushing yards, while Bo Nix of the Broncos added two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to keep his team competitive despite the loss. Jaylen Waddle shone in the receiving game for Denver, racking up 128 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Tampa's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made their mark with Rueben Bain Jr. leading the charge, recording three sacks that disrupted the Broncos' rhythm throughout the game. Antoine Winfield Jr. added an interception, further solidifying Tampa Bay's control over the matchup. The critical turning point came late in the second quarter when Bain's sack led to a turnover on downs, allowing the Buccaneers to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 43 | 27 | 63% | 319 | 1 | 0 | 93.0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 261 | 2 | 1 | 92.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 16 | 82 | 5.1 | 40 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Kendall Milton | HB | 15 | 55 | 3.7 | 17 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Salvador Pineda | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 128 | 21.3 | 56 | 1 | 64 | 1 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 11 | 121 | 11.0 | 31 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 20 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kendall Milton | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Steven Howard | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 3 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nate Pressley | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Graham | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Najee Parker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Esquivel | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Coney | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Walker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melkart Abou Jaoude | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 47 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

