Indianapolis
Colts
2-1
14
FINAL
38
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Indianapolis Colts 38-14 in Week 4 of the 2027 season. This victory solidifies the Buccaneers' momentum as they continue to establish themselves as a formidable force in the league. The Colts, on the other hand, will need to regroup after this setback.
Baker Mayfield was the star of the night, throwing for 249 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Buccaneers' offense with precision and poise. His connection with Cade Otton was particularly effective, as Otton racked up 90 receiving yards, providing crucial yardage on key plays. Ben Hurst also contributed significantly on the ground, adding 77 rushing yards to keep the defense guessing.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made their presence felt, with Yaya Diaby recording an impressive three sacks, disrupting the Colts' offensive rhythm. Jacob Parrish added to the defensive showcase with an interception that shifted the momentum firmly in Tampa Bay's favor. The turning point came when Diaby's relentless pressure forced a turnover, allowing the Buccaneers to capitalize and extend their lead, sealing the outcome well before the final whistle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 249 | 3 | 1 | 126.4 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 18 | 9 | 50% | 162 | 1 | 2 | 60.1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 4 | 3 | 75% | 30 | 0 | 0 | 95.8 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hurst | HB | 11 | 77 | 7.0 | 10 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 10 | 65 | 6.5 | 24 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Xavier Gipson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Otton | TE | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 25 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 38 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 25 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 29 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 42 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John Bullock | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brent Fox | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 33 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

