Buccaneers at Titans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 42, Tennessee Titans 28 · New World League
Final Score
Buccaneers 42 5 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Titans 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPBaker Mayfield 225 yds passingBucky Irving 150 yds rushingTed Hurst III 107 yds receivingRueben Bain Jr. 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 436 · 228Passing yards 241 · 176Rushing yards 195 · 52Completions 15/23 · 12/31Yards per carry 13.0 · 5.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Tennessee Titans 42-28 in a high-stakes Week 3 matchup of the 2027 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, the Buccaneers showcased their offensive prowess and solidified their position in the playoff race.
Baker Mayfield led the charge with a strong performance, throwing for 225 yards, while Bucky Irving dominated on the ground with 150 rushing yards. Ted Hurst III was a reliable target for Mayfield, racking up 107 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Buccaneers' scoring efforts. Cam Ward kept the Titans competitive with two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to overcome Tampa Bay's offensive firepower.
Defensively, Rueben Bain Jr. was a standout for the Buccaneers, registering four total tackles and an impressive 3.5 sacks, disrupting the Titans' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Bain's relentless pressure led to a critical turnover, shifting momentum firmly in favor of the Buccaneers. Despite a late push from the Titans, Tampa Bay's defense held strong, securing the victory and leaving the Titans searching for answers moving forward.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 5 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 42 |
| Titans | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 28 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 13/22 | 59% | 225 | 2 | 4 | 84.6 |
| Jalon DanielsQB | 1/1 | 100% | 19 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Titans | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 10/25 | 40% | 164 | 2 | 1 | 72.7 |
| Al BabineauxQB | 2/6 | 33% | 63 | 0 | 0 | 73.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 10 | 150 | 15.0 | 30 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Enrique DukesHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| Al BabineauxQB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Mario FernandezHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Nick SingletonHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam WardQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 3 | 107 | 35.7 | 43 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 41 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 52 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Titans | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 9 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Mario FernandezHB | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 9 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Jamarcus BullocksTE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Carnell TateWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Nick SingletonHB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Titans | |||||
| Amani HookerSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus HarrisCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackie MarshallDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric GrayWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oluwafemi OladejoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody BartonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| John BullockWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Titans | |||
| Tommy TownsendP | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |