Tennessee
Titans
3-1
26
FINAL
27
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans 27-26, securing a pivotal win to improve their standing in the league. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum, but it was the Buccaneers who came out on top in a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for 270 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense under pressure. Meanwhile, Devin Culp turned in a standout performance, racking up 207 receiving yards and proving to be Mayfield's go-to target. Bucky Irving added a solid ground game with 60 rushing yards, contributing to the Buccaneers' offensive success.
Defensively, the Titans made their presence felt, with Jeffery Simmons recording four total tackles and four sacks, putting significant pressure on Mayfield throughout the game. However, the pivotal moment came late in the fourth quarter, when the Buccaneers' defense held strong, allowing their offense to run down the clock before sealing the victory. It was a classic example of how timely defensive stops can shift the momentum and outcomes in tightly contested games.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 22 | 14 | 270 | 2 | 2 | 98.6 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 19 | 9 | 86 | 1 | 0 | 77.9 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 13 | 60 | 4.6 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Issac Brown | HB | 13 | 48 | 3.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Phil Mafah | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Culp | TE | 10 | 207 | 20.7 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Issac Brown | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Johnson | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Banks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Bullock | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Stewart | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 44 |
| Joey Slye | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 62 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

