Los Angeles
Chargers
3-8
17
FINAL
27
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
6-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 13 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 27-17. The victory keeps the Buccaneers firmly in the playoff conversation as they continue to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers' offensive charge with 208 passing yards, while Bucky Irving was a force on the ground, racking up 115 rushing yards. Tyreek Hill contributed significantly in the air with 80 receiving yards, showcasing the team's diverse offensive playmaking that kept the Chargers' defense on their heels.
The Buccaneers' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Jacob Parrish's crucial interception that shifted the game's momentum. Despite Khalil Mack's two sacks for the Chargers, Tampa Bay's ability to limit explosive plays and capitalize on turnovers proved decisive. This win not only boosts the Buccaneers' confidence but also serves as a statement of their defensive resilience.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 34 | 21 | 208 | 0 | 1 | 66.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 37 | 18 | 153 | 1 | 2 | 46.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 23 | 115 | 5.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 15 | 96 | 6.4 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 10 | 69 | 6.9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 0 | 25 | 3 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashad Wisdom | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 56 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 56 |

