Denver
Broncos
0-2
14
FINAL
49
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers crushed the Denver Broncos 49-14 in Week 3 of the 2028 season. With this victory, the Buccaneers solidified their position as one of the top teams in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength against a struggling Denver squad.
Baker Mayfield was the star of the show for Tampa Bay, throwing for an impressive 465 yards and six touchdowns, effectively picking apart the Broncos' secondary. His favorite target, Bryce Lance, had a record-setting performance with 296 receiving yards, making him a nightmare for defenders all night. RJ Harvey stood out for Denver with 138 rushing yards, but his efforts were overshadowed by the Buccaneers' explosive offense.
Defensively, Myles Garrett was a force to be reckoned with, racking up five total tackles and four sacks, disrupting the Broncos' game plan and putting pressure on their quarterback throughout the contest. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Garrett recorded back-to-back sacks, forcing a quick three-and-out and allowing the Buccaneers to extend their lead. Tampa Bay's defense not only stifled Denver's attempts to rally but also contributed to the momentum that led to their overwhelming victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 33 | 19 | 58% | 465 | 6 | 3 | 103.8 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 32 | 10 | 31% | 147 | 1 | 5 | 18.0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 15 | 138 | 9.2 | 22 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 11 | 296 | 26.9 | 119 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 24 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 58 | 2 | 88 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett | DT | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daijahn Anthony | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Mbakwe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen DeLoach | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

