Philadelphia
Eagles
2-0
21
FINAL
37
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Philadelphia Eagles 37-21 in a decisive Week 3 matchup of the 2027 season. With both teams looking to establish dominance early in the season, the Buccaneers emerged victorious, solidifying their place in the playoff conversation.
Baker Mayfield was the standout performer for Tampa Bay, throwing for 339 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to exploit the Eagles' secondary. Running back Bucky Irving complemented the passing attack with a strong performance, racking up 106 rushing yards. Additionally, Matthew Hibner was a favorite target for Mayfield, finishing the game with 130 receiving yards, adding to the Buccaneers' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made their mark, with Rueben Bain Jr. recording two sacks and Josiah Trotter grabbing two crucial interceptions that shifted momentum in Tampa Bay's favor. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when those turnovers allowed the Buccaneers to extend their lead, ultimately proving too much for the Eagles to overcome. Tampa Bay's defense stifled Philadelphia's attempts to rally, sealing the victory with their aggressive play.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 339 | 4 | 1 | 122.3 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 28 | 12 | 43% | 240 | 2 | 4 | 57.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 17 | 106 | 6.2 | 23 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 6 | 102 | 17.0 | 1 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 8 | 130 | 16.3 | 28 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 28 | 0 | 60 | 1 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 42 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 25 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 44 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 17 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trikweze Bridges | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Burnip | P | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

