Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
5-0
28
FINAL
16
Jacksonville
Jaguars
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-16, solidifying their grip on the season as they aim for playoff positioning. The victory was crucial for the Buccaneers, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure and maintain momentum as the season progresses.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for 2 touchdowns and effectively managing the game. Bucky Irving was a standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 138 rushing yards, which helped keep the Jaguars' defense on its heels. On the other side, Trevor Lawrence put up solid numbers with 266 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Buccaneers' offensive efficiency.
Defensively, Tampa Bay was bolstered by Antoine Winfield Jr., who recorded two crucial interceptions that shifted the momentum in favor of the Buccaneers. Mykal Walker contributed with four total tackles, helping to stifle Jacksonville's offensive efforts. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Winfield's interception set up a pivotal touchdown drive, allowing Tampa Bay to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 38 | 17 | 45% | 266 | 0 | 4 | 28.9 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 222 | 2 | 0 | 137.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 17 | 138 | 8.1 | 35 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | — | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | HB | 16 | 49 | 3.1 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 8 | 142 | 17.8 | 26 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 125 | 62.5 | 48 | 2 | 78 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ramon Campanaro | TE | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 18 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Roland-Wallace | FS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykal Walker | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Meredith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Felix Henley | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 47 |

