Los Angeles
Chargers
2-9
13
FINAL
40
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 13 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Los Angeles Chargers 40-13, solidifying their playoff aspirations with a commanding performance. The Buccaneers showcased their dominance as they look to establish momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for three touchdowns and efficiently distributing the ball to his receivers. Chris Godwin Jr. was a standout target, racking up 110 receiving yards, while Kenny Gainwell complemented the air attack with a strong ground game, accumulating 101 rushing yards to keep the Chargers' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made their presence felt, with Yaya Diaby recording two sacks that disrupted Justin Herbert's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Keionte Scott's interception shifted the momentum decisively in Tampa Bay's favor, allowing them to take control and never look back. The Chargers struggled to respond, resulting in a one-sided affair that showcased the Buccaneers' all-around prowess.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 32 | 16 | 210 | 2 | 1 | 78.9 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 27 | 16 | 196 | 3 | 1 | 103.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 19 | 101 | 5.3 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 15 | 100 | 6.7 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 19 | 41 | 2.2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Payne Durham | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 4 | 4 | 4 | 54 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

