Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
76
FINAL
42
New Orleans
Saints
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers outlasted the New Orleans Saints with a commanding final score of 76-42. This Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season showcased the Buccaneers' offensive firepower, as they aimed to establish early dominance in the league.
Baker Mayfield was the standout performer for Tampa Bay, throwing an impressive seven touchdowns and leading the charge through the air. Tyler Shough of the Saints also had a remarkable game, racking up 579 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Buccaneers’ relentless offense. De'Von Achane added a solid 109 rushing yards for New Orleans, while Bryce Lance contributed a staggering 356 receiving yards, highlighting the Saints' offensive capabilities despite the lopsided result.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made their mark with impactful plays that shifted momentum. Alex Anzalone's two interceptions proved crucial, allowing Tampa Bay to capitalize on turnovers and maintain control of the game. Additionally, Keionte Scott's seven total tackles and Jalen Carter's sack added to a performance that stifled the Saints' attempts to mount a comeback, solidifying the Buccaneers' strong start to the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 47 | 28 | 579 | 5 | 6 | 98.9 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 26 | 12 | 453 | 7 | 1 | 116.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 22 | 109 | 5.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 12 | 356 | 29.7 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 191 | 47.8 | 3 | 93 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Art Green | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Callen | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

