Tennessee
Titans
1-5
20
FINAL
27
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers held off the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 27-20 in a tightly contested Week 7 matchup of the 2027 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, making this win crucial for the Buccaneers as they strive for a strong postseason position.
Tennessee’s Cam Ward showcased his skills with a solid performance, throwing for 236 yards and two touchdowns, while Josh Walton added a powerful ground game with 90 rushing yards. Chimere Dike also made his mark, racking up 90 receiving yards to keep the Titans competitive throughout the game. However, the Buccaneers' offense managed to execute just enough to maintain their lead.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were anchored by Tyrel Dodson, who recorded 10 total tackles, and Benjamin Morrison, who made a key interception that shifted momentum in Tampa Bay's favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Morrison picked off a pass from Ward, halting a potential game-tying drive and allowing the Buccaneers to seal the victory. Jermaine Johnson II's sack for the Titans showcased their defensive effort, but ultimately, it was Tampa Bay's timely plays that secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 37 | 20 | 236 | 2 | 1 | 80.4 |
| Orlando Bowman | QB | 37 | 18 | 192 | 1 | 0 | 73.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Walton | HB | 23 | 90 | 3.9 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 15 | 61 | 4.1 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Orlando Bowman | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Eric Fernandez | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Devin Neal | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Stallings | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimere Dike | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Taylor Stallings | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 8 | 58 | 7.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Alejandro Bernal | TE | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Eric Fernandez | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Walton | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitch Riddick | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Jamison-Travis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dom Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando Burke | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 29 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 34 |

