Buccaneers at Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 · MEL Madden League
Final Score
Buccaneers 13 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Cardinals 27 2 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPMichael Penix Jr 264 yds passingJeremiyah Love 52 yds rushingEric Chavez 117 yds receivingRueben Bain Jr. 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 288 · 301Passing yards 228 · 241Rushing yards 60 · 60Completions 18/25 · 16/20Yards per carry 4.0 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a commanding performance, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-13 in Week 4 of the 2027 season. This victory solidifies the Cardinals' position as a formidable contender, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise throughout the game. His favorite target, Eric Chavez, bolstered the offense with a standout performance, racking up 117 receiving yards that kept the Buccaneers' defense on high alert. Meanwhile, Jeremiyah Love contributed with a solid ground game, gaining 52 rushing yards to further complement the aerial assault.
Defensively, the Cardinals were relentless, with Budda Baker leading the team with six tackles, ensuring that Tampa Bay's offensive efforts were consistently stifled. The game shifted momentum in favor of Arizona when Chamarri Conner snagged a crucial interception, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing the Cardinals to maintain control. With Rueben Bain Jr. putting pressure on the opposing quarterback with two sacks, the Cardinals’ defense proved to be a decisive factor in this matchup, securing their victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 27 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 17/25 | 68% | 240 | 1 | 2 | 78.7 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Cardinals | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 15/20 | 75% | 264 | 2 | 2 | 110.4 |
| Eric ChavezWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 12 | 48 | 4.0 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin FieldsQB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bauer SharpTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 12 | 52 | 4.3 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Eric ChavezWR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 63 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 15 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 35 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bauer SharpTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Cardinals | |||||||
| Eric ChavezWR | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 43 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 44 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 47 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Will PeraltaFB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marquise BrownWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | |||||
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabriel BradySAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter IISS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan WilliamsWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Cardinals | |||||
| Budda BakerSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri ConnerFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
Cardinals | |||
| Joey SlyeK | 2/2 | 3 | 33 |
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
