Los Angeles
Rams
11-4
41
FINAL
31
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
8-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 41-31, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season draws to a close. With both teams fighting for momentum, the Rams showcased their offensive prowess to secure the victory.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 302 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Rams' high-octane offense. Wide receiver Davante Adams was a standout performer, racking up 115 receiving yards, while Bucky Irving of the Buccaneers contributed with 85 rushing yards in a valiant effort. The Rams' ability to capitalize on big plays proved crucial in maintaining their lead throughout the game.
Defensively, the Rams made key stops that ultimately influenced the outcome. Poona Ford recorded a sack, applying pressure on the Buccaneers' offense, while Marshon Lattimore's timely interception shifted the momentum in the Rams' favor. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Lattimore's pick set up a touchdown, allowing the Rams to extend their lead and hold off a late-game surge from Tampa Bay.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 37 | 24 | 302 | 2 | 1 | 96.9 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 38 | 20 | 201 | 0 | 1 | 57.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 12 | 85 | 7.1 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 19 | 69 | 3.6 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 115 | 23.0 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler Scott | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Nelson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 39 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 30 |

