Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
4-5
63
FINAL
35
Detroit
Lions
2-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers cruised to a commanding 63-35 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 11 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the playoff race, showcasing their explosive offensive capabilities while putting the Lions' postseason hopes in jeopardy.
Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers' offensive barrage with an impressive performance, throwing for 357 yards and three touchdowns. He connected with Ted Hurst III, who had a standout game with 190 receiving yards, making crucial plays that kept the Lions' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane of the Lions had a remarkable day on the ground, rushing for 177 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Tampa Bay's high-octane offense.
On the defensive side, Calijah Kancey made his mark with two sacks, disrupting the Lions' rhythm and contributing to their struggles. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when the Buccaneers scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating a gap that Detroit couldn't close. With the Bucs' defense forcing crucial stops and making key plays, the Lions were unable to mount a successful comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 27 | 15 | 357 | 3 | 2 | 106.6 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 28 | 18 | 290 | 2 | 3 | 83.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 177 | 12.6 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 10 | 98 | 9.8 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 7 | 190 | 27.1 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 11 | 179 | 16.3 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 3 | 3 | 6 | 51 |

