Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-0
41
FINAL
59
Denver
Broncos
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 59-41 in Week 3 of the 2028 season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their early-season momentum, but it was the Broncos who came out on top in a thrilling offensive battle.
Drake Maye was the star of the show, tossing an impressive six touchdown passes to propel the Broncos' offense. Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield of the Buccaneers showcased his versatility, throwing for 431 yards and adding 78 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Denver's explosive attack. Jaylen Waddle also turned heads with a standout performance, racking up 206 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Broncos' scoring spree.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial stops that shifted the game's momentum in their favor. JL Skinner not only led the team with five total tackles but also snagged an interception that halted a potential Buccaneers comeback. Trevin Wallace added to the pressure with a sack, ensuring Mayfield faced constant scrutiny throughout the game. Ultimately, it was Denver's defensive plays that helped seal the victory in this offensive spectacle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 431 | 4 | 2 | 120.0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 27 | 21 | 78% | 429 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 11 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 206 | 41.2 | 99 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 8 | 118 | 14.8 | 58 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 5 | 113 | 22.6 | 18 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 37 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 61 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 24 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 29 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 39 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Skinner | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Hill | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Thornton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tae Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Konrardy | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 28 |

