Rams at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 44, Los Angeles Rams 17 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Rams 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Buccaneers 44 5 TD · 3 FG · 5 XPCaleb Williams 292 yds passingMike Washington Jr. 82 yds rushingSteven Howard 83 yds receivingBudda Baker 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 301 · 408Passing yards 223 · 292Rushing yards 78 · 116Completions 20/41 · 28/46Yards per carry 5.2 · 3.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a dominant performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 44-17 in Week 14 of the 2028 season. With playoff positioning on the line, the Buccaneers showcased their offensive prowess, securing a crucial victory as they aim for a strong finish to the season.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for 292 yards and two touchdowns, highlighting his effectiveness in the passing game. Mike Washington Jr. contributed significantly on the ground with 82 rushing yards, while Steven Howard emerged as a reliable target, racking up 83 receiving yards. The Buccaneers' offensive balance proved too much for the Rams to handle throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Buccaneers made their presence felt with solid performances, including Rueben Bain Jr. who recorded a sack and Budda Baker's interception that shifted momentum. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Tampa Bay's defense stifled a Rams drive, leading to a quick score on the ensuing possession that stretched their lead to 24-10, setting the tone for the rest of the contest.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 | |
| 5 | 3 | 5 | 44 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | ||||||
| Ty SimpsonQB | 20/41 | 49% | 223 | 1 | 1 | 63.3 |
Buccaneers | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 28/46 | 61% | 292 | 2 | 0 | 93.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 12 | 74 | 6.2 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ty SimpsonQB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Anthony SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 21 | 82 | 3.9 | 18 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Kendall MiltonHB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||||||
| Nick CastroWR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 35 | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| Anthony SmithWR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ramon WilliamsHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Steven HowardWR | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 30 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Matthew HibnerTE | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Enrique MurrayHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||||
| Payton WilsonWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari SharpeCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade OluokunMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew MukubaFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stetson MitchellDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||
| Budda BakerSS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres EsquivelMIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. OkoyeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||
| Harrison MevisK | 1/1 | 2 | 43 |
Buccaneers | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 3/3 | 5 | 55 |
