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Oakland
Dragons
3-0
24
FINAL
21
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-0
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AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 38d ago
In a thrilling Conference Championship showdown, the Oakland Dragons narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-21, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams fought for a chance at glory, but it was the Dragons who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle. Baker Mayfield shone for the Buccaneers, throwing for 211 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to keep his team in the game. On the other side, Bijan Robinson led the ground attack for the Dragons with 75 rushing yards, providing critical support to the aerial assault. The offensive fireworks were evident, but it was the execution in the clutch moments that defined the outcome. Defensively, the Dragons made their mark with Jeffery Simmons recording two sacks, disrupting Mayfield's rhythm and forcing key mistakes. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Oakland's defense stiffened, holding Tampa Bay to a crucial three-and-out. Ultimately, it was a combination of timely defensive plays and efficient offensive drives that propelled the Dragons to this hard-fought victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Baker MayfieldQB261454%21120106.4
Brett JonesQB211152%1550076.4
Easton RoyalWR02—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bijan RobinsonHB21753.6231120
Brett JonesQB6559.291180
Bucky IrvingHB242.03120
Keon ColemanWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Felix HoskinsTE47719.3340300
Kenyon SadiqTE35618.7380270
Easton RoyalWR24120.5501361
Caleb DouglasWR34113.731210
Keon ColemanWR23618.0140220
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR33010.0140130
Ty WrightWR3299.7141160
Cade OttonTE12424.010240
Justin JeffersonWR22311.5100140
Mike EvansWR12323.010230
Bucky IrvingHB2178.590120
Bijan RobinsonHB11010.0100100
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Jake ElliottK11131
Chase McLaughlinK0030