Los Angeles
Rams
2-3
17
FINAL
31
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 17 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a commanding 31-17 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, solidifying their playoff hopes as the regular season draws to a close. The win not only showcased Tampa Bay's offensive prowess but also highlighted their ability to perform under pressure.
Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers' offense with a solid 213 passing yards, while Bucky Irving made his mark on the ground with an impressive 104 rushing yards. Emeka Egbuka was a reliable target, racking up 75 receiving yards, proving to be a key contributor in the passing game. Tampa Bay's offensive display was efficient and balanced, ultimately overwhelming the Rams' defense.
On the defensive side, the Buccaneers were anchored by Alex Anzalone, who recorded six total tackles, helping to stifle any momentum from Los Angeles. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Tampa Bay forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and shift the game in their favor. With a cohesive team effort on both sides of the ball, the Buccaneers were able to maintain control and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 28 | 18 | 213 | 0 | 0 | 87.3 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 37 | 20 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 66.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 14 | 104 | 7.4 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 11 | 63 | 5.7 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 11 | 46 | 4.2 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 7 | 44 | 6.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 8 | 72 | 9.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Zdroik | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Andersen | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Banks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamed Kamara | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al'Zillion Hamilton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desjuan Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 40 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 56 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

