Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
11-5
17
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Chargers
10-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 11 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 28-17, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The Chargers showcased their offensive prowess, as they look to maintain momentum heading into the latter part of the season.
Quarterback Justin Herbert led the charge, throwing for 235 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Chargers' attack. Emeka Egbuka was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 85 yards, while the ground game was less impactful, with Omarion Hampton managing just 17 rushing yards. Herbert's efficiency kept the Buccaneers' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, the Chargers made their presence felt, with Nnamdi Madubuike recording three sacks and Tye Niekamp snagging an interception. Tavion Wallace contributed with five total tackles, helping to stifle Tampa Bay's attempts to rally. The game's turning point came in the second half when Madubuike's relentless pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing the Chargers to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Sorsby | QB | 26 | 17 | 235 | 2 | 3 | 80.2 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 22 | 15 | 207 | 2 | 1 | 109.4 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Christian Rhodes | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| 0ronde Gadsden | TE | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Micahi Danzy | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 0 | 33 | 2 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Eric Rivers | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Christian Rhodes | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavion Wallace | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tye Niekamp | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Talich | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Curtis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dontay Joyner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 |

