Los Angeles
Rams
9-4
60
FINAL
46
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
8-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 60-46, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but it was the Rams who ultimately emerged victorious, securing their place in the postseason spotlight.
Matthew Stafford was on fire for the Rams, throwing for five touchdowns, while Saquon Barkley dominated on the ground with an astonishing 249 rushing yards. The Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield also had a standout performance, racking up 422 passing yards and keeping his team competitive throughout the game. Dorian Fleming was a bright spot for Tampa Bay as well, accumulating 200 receiving yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Rams made critical plays that turned the tide in their favor. KP Price led the team with five total tackles, but it was Emmanuel Forbes Jr. who provided a pivotal moment with a crucial sack. Despite the Buccaneers' high-scoring efforts, it was Devin Lloyd's interception that highlighted the defensive struggle, underscoring the Rams' ability to make key stops when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 38 | 17 | 45% | 422 | 4 | 1 | 109.7 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 31 | 15 | 48% | 391 | 5 | 1 | 120.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 28 | 249 | 8.9 | 140 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 11 | 87 | 7.9 | 14 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 9 | 200 | 22.2 | 118 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 108 | 36.0 | 26 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 15 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 90 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 57 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 25 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 33 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 17 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Marques Colston | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| KP Price | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Jackson | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Ratcliffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Randon Fontenette | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gerris Wilkinson | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brent Grimes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justice LaBoy | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tao Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Robinson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TJ Metcalf | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Judge Collier | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 2 | 7 | 41 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 43 |

