Commanders at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34, Washington Commanders 17 · MEL Madden League
Final Score
Commanders 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Buccaneers 34 2 TD · 4 FG · 2 XPJustin Fields 206 yds passingBucky Irving 62 yds rushingGrant Pugh 103 yds receivingJacob Parrish 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 365 · 277Passing yards 291 · 189Rushing yards 74 · 88Completions 12/26 · 15/17Yards per carry 4.6 · 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15h ago
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Washington Commanders 34-17 in a Week 5 showdown of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the race for playoff contention. The victory was crucial for the Buccaneers as they look to build momentum heading into the latter part of the season.
Tampa Bay's offense was powered by quarterback Justin Fields, who threw for 206 yards, leading the team effectively throughout the game. Bucky Irving contributed significantly on the ground with 62 rushing yards, while the Buccaneers' balanced attack kept the Commanders' defense on their heels. Though Athan Kaliakmanis of Washington threw for two touchdowns, it wasn’t enough to match the Buccaneers' offensive efficiency.
Defensively, Tampa Bay made a decisive impact, with Jacob Parrish snagging two interceptions that halted Washington's momentum at critical moments. Rueben Bain Jr. added pressure with a sack, helping to disrupt the Commanders' passing game. The turning point came when Parrish's second interception led directly to a Buccaneers touchdown, shifting the game's momentum firmly in Tampa Bay’s favor.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| Buccaneers | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 34 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Athan KaliakmanisQB | 7/18 | 39% | 204 | 2 | 3 | 79.1 |
| Marcus MariotaQB | 5/8 | 63% | 87 | 0 | 2 | 59.8 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 13/17 | 76% | 206 | 0 | 0 | 116.2 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Kaytron AllenHB | 12 | 35 | 2.9 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Athan KaliakmanisQB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus MariotaQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 16 | 62 | 3.9 | 16 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin FieldsQB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Grant PughWR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 10 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 27 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 23 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 36 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bauer SharpTE | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 50 | 0 | 64 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumerenFB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Eddie IglesiasWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuMIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon ChaissonREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tim Settle JrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan MageeSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Jacob ParrishCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan WilliamsWILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gabriel BradySAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter IISS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-GaitherMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 1/2 | 2 | 44 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 4/4 | 2 | 52 |