Los Angeles
Chargers
4-7
12
FINAL
27
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
4-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a decisive victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, winning 27-12 in Week 13 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams, with the Buccaneers looking to solidify their playoff positioning while the Chargers aimed to stay in contention.
Justin Herbert led the Chargers offensively, throwing for 275 yards and a touchdown, while Quentin Johnston emerged as a standout receiver with 215 yards. However, it was Bucky Irving who stole the spotlight for the Buccaneers, racking up an impressive 168 rushing yards, helping to control the pace of the game and keep the Chargers' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made their mark with Yaya Diaby leading the charge, recording 4 total tackles and a remarkable 2.5 sacks. Antoine Winfield Jr. also played a pivotal role, intercepting Herbert twice, which proved crucial in stifling any potential comeback attempts from the Chargers. The turning point came in the second half when Diaby's pressure forced a turnover, allowing Tampa Bay to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 14 | 10 | 275 | 1 | 2 | 97.9 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 20 | 11 | 266 | 0 | 2 | 60.4 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 49.9 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 17 | 168 | 9.9 | 4 | 45 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 215 | 43.0 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 96 | 48.0 | 0 | 72 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 0 | 72 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

