Denver
Broncos
1-9
14
FINAL
21
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a hard-fought battle, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers held off the Denver Broncos to secure a 21-14 victory in Week 12 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams entered the game looking to solidify their position in the race for the postseason. The Buccaneers emerged triumphant, showcasing their resilience in crucial moments.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for 229 yards and two touchdowns, effectively utilizing his weapons to keep the Broncos' defense on their heels. Dorian Fleming was particularly impressive, racking up 126 receiving yards and providing Mayfield with a reliable target downfield. C.J. Baxter of the Broncos made his presence felt on the ground, rushing for 92 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Buccaneers' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Tampa Bay made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Yaya Diaby recorded a crucial sack that disrupted Denver's rhythm, while Keionte Scott's interception late in the game sealed the deal for the Buccaneers. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Mayfield connected with Fleming for a touchdown, giving Tampa Bay a lead they would not relinquish, ultimately propelling them to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 229 | 2 | 1 | 119.7 |
| Avery Johnson | QB | 14 | 10 | 71% | 207 | 2 | 3 | 113.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Baxter | HB | 21 | 92 | 4.4 | 31 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 17 | 80 | 4.7 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Colston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 6 | 126 | 21.0 | 37 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 62 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 28 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Marques Colston | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 32 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 24 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| C.J. Baxter | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 27 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brandon Marshall | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jake Johnson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Bowen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brent Grimes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Huff | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randon Fontenette | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

