New England
Patriots
1-0
20
FINAL
44
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the New England Patriots 44-20 in Week 4 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts Tampa Bay’s momentum but also sends a strong message about their playoff aspirations as they continue to establish dominance in the league.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels was the star of the night, tossing four touchdown passes while leading the Buccaneers' high-octane offense. Ashton Jeanty complemented his performance with a stellar 157 rushing yards, consistently finding holes in the Patriots' defense. Receiver Xavier Worthy also made his mark, racking up 141 receiving yards, showcasing the Buccaneers' ability to stretch the field and exploit mismatches.
On the defensive side, Zah Frazier's two interceptions were pivotal, shifting the momentum firmly in Tampa Bay's favor. The Buccaneers' ability to create turnovers and pressure the Patriots offense significantly impacted the game's outcome. The turning point came late in the first half when Frazier's second pick set up another touchdown, allowing Tampa Bay to pull away and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 37 | 24 | 65% | 389 | 2 | 5 | 78.3 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 235 | 4 | 1 | 116.8 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 23 | 157 | 6.8 | 37 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Galindo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 6 | 141 | 23.5 | 86 | 1 | 69 | 1 |
| John Galindo | TE | 6 | 124 | 20.7 | 36 | 0 | 54 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 87 | 43.5 | 40 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 19 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jose Love | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jakobie Keeney-James | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 27 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 25 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zah Frazier | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Simmons | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Sherman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barryn Sorrell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Gillikin | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Diaz | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

