Los Angeles
Chargers
6-4
9
FINAL
27
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Los Angeles Chargers 27-9 in Week 13 of the 2026 season. The win was crucial for the Buccaneers as they continue to solidify their playoff positioning, while the Chargers struggle to find their footing late in the season.
Taylen Green led the Buccaneers with an efficient passing performance, throwing for two touchdowns and keeping the chains moving. Bijan Robinson was the standout on the ground, racking up 141 rushing yards and proving to be a dominant force. Troy Franklin contributed significantly in the air with 54 receiving yards, helping to extend drives and put points on the board for Tampa Bay.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were relentless, with Emmanuel Forbes Jr. making a significant impact by recording four total tackles and snagging two interceptions. Lee Hunter added to the pressure with a sack that disrupted the Chargers' rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Forbes Jr. picked off a pass, setting up a touchdown that shifted the momentum firmly in favor of Tampa Bay, allowing them to cruise to a comfortable victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 168 | 0 | 1 | 64.2 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 14 | 8 | 57% | 125 | 2 | 0 | 126.4 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 1 | 33% | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2.7 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 12 | 141 | 11.8 | 27 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 8 | 52 | 6.5 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 11 | 31 | 2.8 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 42 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 20 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

