Washington
Commanders
1-1
0
FINAL
37
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shut out the Washington Commanders with a final score of 37-0 in Week 3 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts Tampa Bay's confidence but also sets the tone for the rest of the season as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations.
Quarterback Joe Milton led the charge for the Buccaneers, throwing for 348 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his impressive arm and decision-making throughout the game. Wide receiver Jeff Caldwell was a standout target, racking up 157 receiving yards, while Bucky Irving contributed effectively on the ground with 82 rushing yards, helping to maintain offensive momentum.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were relentless, forcing turnovers and stifling the Commanders' attempts to gain traction. Antoine Winfield Jr. made a crucial interception that shifted the game's momentum, highlighting Tampa Bay's ability to capitalize on mistakes. The combination of a powerful offense and a formidable defense proved too much for Washington, resulting in a lopsided victory that showcased Tampa's prowess on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 42 | 30 | 71% | 348 | 2 | 0 | 112.0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 26 | 10 | 38% | 80 | 0 | 1 | 30.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 16 | 82 | 5.1 | 21 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 16 | 51 | 3.2 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Donovan Edwards | HB | 12 | 32 | 2.7 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Gabe Burkle | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake Johnson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 12 | 157 | 13.1 | 41 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Gabe Burkle | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake Johnson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Amos | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Pickett | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Epenesa | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Jones | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Dixon | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 43 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

