Rams at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35, Los Angeles Rams 21 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Rams 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Buccaneers 35 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPMatthew Stafford 397 yds passingBucky Irving 122 yds rushingChristian Watson 230 yds receivingVita Vea 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 364 · 327Passing yards 369 · 205Rushing yards -5 · 122Completions 17/25 · 0/0Yards per carry -2.5 · 10.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 30d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Los Angeles Rams 35-21, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season nears its conclusion. With both teams fighting for momentum, this victory was crucial for the Buccaneers as they aim to secure a strong playoff run.
Offensively, Matthew Stafford showcased his skills for the Rams, throwing for an impressive 397 yards and three touchdowns, while Christian Watson emerged as a standout receiver, racking up 230 yards. However, the real driving force for Tampa Bay was Bucky Irving, who dominated on the ground with 122 rushing yards, contributing significantly to the Buccaneers' offensive success.
Defensively, Vita Vea was a game-changer, recording three sacks that disrupted Stafford's rhythm and pressured the Rams' offense throughout the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Vea's pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing the Buccaneers to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory and showcasing their defensive prowess.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21 |
| Buccaneers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 35 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 17/25 | 68% | 397 | 3 | 0 | 150.4 |
| Other | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 14/20 | 70% | 214 | 3 | 1 | 123.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Davante AdamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 12 | 122 | 10.2 | 47 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Christian WatsonWR | 8 | 230 | 28.8 | 45 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 82 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 17 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 32 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Vita VeaDT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jimmie WardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea DennisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Quadin MuhammadLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Harrison MevisP | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |