Seattle
Seahawks
1-0
21
FINAL
31
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exciting Week 2 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 31-21, securing their first victory of the season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the 2028 campaign, this win is a significant boost for the Buccaneers as they aim to solidify their position in the NFC South.
Baker Mayfield was the standout performer for Tampa Bay, throwing for 3 touchdowns and helping his team find the end zone consistently. Jalen Milroe of the Seahawks matched him in passing yards, racking up 296, but it was Mayfield's efficient scoring that made the difference. Meanwhile, Malachi Toney led Seattle's receiving corps with 102 yards, showcasing his playmaking ability in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made key plays that influenced the outcome, with Jamal Hill snagging an interception that halted a potential scoring drive for Seattle. Tre Hawkins III's four total tackles helped keep the Seahawks' ground game in check, while Justin Scott's sack put pressure on Mayfield at crucial moments. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when Hill's interception shifted the momentum in Tampa Bay's favor, allowing them to maintain control and ultimately seal the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 34 | 18 | 53% | 296 | 2 | 1 | 89.8 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 263 | 3 | 1 | 121.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Markell Holman | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Toney | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 43 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 61 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 39 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 24 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Markell Holman | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Hawkins III | FS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Nichelson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Lane | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terry Moore | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Konrardy | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 50 |
| Brayden Narveson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

