New Orleans
Saints
2-2
28
FINAL
84
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the New Orleans Saints 84-28 in Week 5 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications looming, Tampa Bay's explosive performance solidifies their position as a contender in the league.
Leading the charge was quarterback Baker Mayfield, who lit up the scoreboard with a staggering 765 passing yards and 10 touchdown passes, showcasing his dominance throughout the game. His favorite target, Bryce Lance, was a standout receiver, racking up an impressive 385 receiving yards, further amplifying the Buccaneers' aerial assault. Meanwhile, Travis Etienne Jr. struggled to find room on the ground for the Saints, managing only 10 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Buccaneers also made their mark, with Rueben Bain Jr. wreaking havoc on the Saints’ offense, recording 3.5 sacks. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Bain's relentless pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing Tampa Bay to extend their lead and leave the Saints scrambling for answers. With a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, the Buccaneers proved they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 36 | 28 | 78% | 765 | 10 | 3 | 123.6 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 47 | 23 | 49% | 308 | 3 | 6 | 51.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 16 | 385 | 24.1 | 50 | 6 | 62 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 5 | 186 | 37.2 | 75 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 11 | 159 | 14.5 | 24 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 13 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 12 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 10 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Reid | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

