orlando
Hellcats
1-3
25
FINAL
29
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Orlando Hellcats with a final score of 29-25. The stakes were high as both teams aimed for a critical win to bolster their playoff aspirations, making this contest a pivotal moment in the 2027 season.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for four touchdowns and showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure. Meanwhile, Jalen Milroe of the Hellcats put up impressive numbers with 427 passing yards, connecting with Nyck Harbor, who racked up a staggering 346 receiving yards. Bucky Irving also played a crucial role in the Buccaneers' offensive success, rushing for 103 yards, keeping the defense on its heels.
Defensively, the game turned when Arvell Reese made an impressive three interceptions for the Hellcats, highlighting his playmaking ability. However, despite these efforts, the Buccaneers' defense managed to contain key plays when it mattered most, ultimately sealing the victory. Tampa Bay's ability to capitalize on their offensive opportunities, combined with timely defensive stops, proved decisive in this tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 427 | 2 | 1 | 114.1 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 38 | 22 | 58% | 392 | 4 | 5 | 88.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 16 | 103 | 6.4 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 7 | 346 | 49.4 | 76 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 13 | 189 | 14.5 | 178 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 39 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 50 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 33 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 26 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 9 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 4 | -27 | -6.8 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vicari Swain | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Earl Little Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarius Monroe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Whiteside | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

