Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
87
FINAL
40
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 87-40 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game with playoff implications on the line, but it was the Rams who surged to victory with a relentless offensive performance.
Ty Simpson led the charge for the Rams, throwing for six touchdowns, while Kyren Williams added 85 rushing yards to keep the chains moving. On the Buccaneers' side, Baker Mayfield put up impressive numbers with 331 passing yards, but it was Ted Hurst III who stole the spotlight with a staggering 438 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field.
Defensively, the Rams were a force to be reckoned with, highlighted by Kamren Kinchens’ three interceptions that turned the tide in their favor. Myles Garrett added two sacks, contributing to the pressure on Mayfield throughout the game. The turning point came when the Rams capitalized on a critical turnover, allowing them to pull away and secure the commanding win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 37 | 15 | 331 | 3 | 6 | 60.5 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 25 | 14 | 325 | 6 | 1 | 123.7 |
| Joe Flacco | QB | 7 | 3 | 248 | 3 | 1 | 89.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 12 | 85 | 7.1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 13 | 438 | 33.7 | 5 | 86 | 2 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 10 | 264 | 26.4 | 5 | 54 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 130 | 43.3 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Tyler Scott | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock Ya-Sin | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javin Wright | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 12 | 33 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

