Los Angeles
Rams
9-6
51
FINAL
23
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
5-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive showdown, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 51-23, solidifying their playoff position in Week 17 of the 2026 season. The Rams showcased their offensive prowess, leaving little doubt about their championship aspirations as they dismantled the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for an impressive 374 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent throughout the contest. Wide receiver Davante Adams was a standout target, racking up 203 receiving yards and proving to be nearly unstoppable. Kyren Williams added to the offensive fireworks with 78 rushing yards, contributing to a well-rounded attack that overwhelmed Tampa Bay's defense.
Defensively, the Rams were effective in limiting the Buccaneers' scoring opportunities, with Juan Thornhill leading the team with ten total tackles. While Tampa Bay's Josiah Trotter recorded a sack, the Rams' defense consistently pressured the opposing offense, forcing key turnovers at critical moments. The turning point came early in the third quarter when Los Angeles intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in their favor as they pulled away for the convincing victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 26 | 20 | 374 | 6 | 0 | 157.8 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 47 | 34 | 330 | 1 | 0 | 98.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 12 | 46 | 3.8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dean Connors | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 8 | 203 | 25.4 | 5 | 58 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 15 | 152 | 10.1 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Derius Davis | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darryl Peterson III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 41 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 3 | 3 | 6 | 55 |

