Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
10-6
38
FINAL
20
Carolina
Panthers
7-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive showdown, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Carolina Panthers 38-20 in Week 6 of Season 2, solidifying their position in the league. This victory not only showcased their offensive prowess but also served as a crucial step in their quest for playoff contention.
Brendan Sorsby was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 392 yards and four touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Buccaneers' high-octane offense. Emeka Egbuka was his favorite target, racking up 179 receiving yards, while Bucky Irving contributed on the ground with 35 rushing yards, although the rushing game was not the focal point of Tampa's attack.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made key plays to stifle the Panthers' momentum, with Micah McFadden leading the charge with five total tackles. Nick Bosa added pressure with a sack, and Leonard Moore's interception proved pivotal, halting a promising Panthers drive. The turning point came early in the second half when Moore's pick shifted the game’s momentum firmly in favor of Tampa Bay, allowing them to pull away and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Sorsby | QB | 26 | 18 | 392 | 4 | 2 | 119.3 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 26 | 16 | 337 | 3 | 4 | 104.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam Cook | HB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 8 | 179 | 22.4 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 5 | 159 | 31.8 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 94 | 47.0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman Jr | WR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 2 | 51 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cam Cook | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demani Richardson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bishop Fitzgerald | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely Umanmielen | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whit Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 60 |

