Buffalo
Bills
0-0
29
FINAL
14
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 18d ago
In a commanding season opener, the Buffalo Bills topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 29-14, signaling their intent to make a strong push in the 2027 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early, the Bills showcased their offensive firepower and defensive prowess to secure the victory. Josh Allen was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for 312 yards and three touchdowns, while also leading the team with precision and authority. DJ Moore emerged as his go-to target, racking up an impressive 182 receiving yards that kept the Buccaneers' defense on their heels. James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground, adding 79 rushing yards to the Bills' offensive total. Buffalo's defense was equally impressive, led by Terrel Bernard, who recorded eight total tackles and an interception that proved crucial in shifting the game's momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Bernard's interception halted a potential Buccaneers scoring drive, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and control the pace of the game. This blend of offensive efficiency and defensive resilience paved the way for a successful start to the season for Buffalo.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB382361%31230113.0
Baker MayfieldQB352674%1940175.1
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB8799.9580400
Bucky IrvingHB15553.7221191
Josh AllenQB8455.6180220
Mark Fletcher JrHB8324.050100
Kewan LacyHB3186.02180
Kenny GainwellHB188.0—080
Baker MayfieldQB221.0—020
Keon ColemanWR000.0—000
DJ MooreWR000.0—000
Khari BlasingameFB000.0—000
Cade OttonTE000.0—001
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DJ MooreWR918220.21253800
Keon ColemanWR78812.6170290
Cade OttonTE7628.9270150
Chris Godwin JrWR6538.890120
Emeka EgbukaWR33010.0100160
Joshua PalmerWR4297.3100120
Wan'Dale RobinsonWR3186.06090
Bucky IrvingHB4143.560130
Dalton KincaidTE2136.52080
Khari BlasingameFB11212.090120
Kewan LacyHB252.5—040
James Cook IIIHB100.02000
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Terrel BernardMIKE80100
Dee AlfordCB70000
Ronnie HickmanFS60000
Jacob ParrishCB60000
Antoine Winfield JrFS60001
Jay WardSS50011
Tykee SmithSS50000
Rueben Bain JrLEDG40000
Kevin Byard IIIFS40000
Yaya DiabyREDG30000
TJ ParkerREDG30010
Deone WalkerDT30000
Germaine PrattWILL30000
Zaire FranklinMIKE30001
Keionte ScottCB30000
Harrison PhillipsDT20000
T.J. SandersDT20000
Davison IgbinosunCB20000
Greg RousseauLEDG20000
Zyon McCollumCB20001
Zane DurantDT10000
Xavier WoodsFS10000
Zach HarrisonDT10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chase McLaughlinK0020
Tommy Doman JrP0000
Peyton WoodringK33243