Los Angeles
Rams
2-5
41
FINAL
20
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-20, solidifying their position as a playoff contender. With the stakes high, the Rams delivered a commanding performance that showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 267 yards and three touchdowns, effectively finding his rhythm early in the game. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs proved to be a dynamic force on the ground, racking up 115 rushing yards, which kept the Buccaneers' defense on its heels. The Rams' ability to score efficiently was key in maintaining control throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Rams were equally impressive, with Chris Johnson leading the team with seven total tackles, while David Bailey registered 1.5 sacks to disrupt Tampa Bay's offensive flow. The turning point came in the second quarter when C.J. Gardner-Johnson intercepted a pass, swinging momentum firmly in Los Angeles' favor. This turnover galvanized the Rams and set the tone for their dominant win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 22 | 13 | 59% | 267 | 3 | 0 | 141.4 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 26 | 12 | 46% | 235 | 2 | 2 | 71.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 115 | 6.4 | 36 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 22 | 91 | 4.1 | 34 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Delp | TE | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 38 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 7 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | — | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 23 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bryce Ford-Wheaton | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 18 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton Simpson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Troy Andersen | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene Asante | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Igbinoghene | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Burch | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Blake Gillikin | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 41 |

