Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
16-3
51
FINAL
20
New York
Giants
15-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Conference Championship showdown, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the New York Giants 51-20, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2027 season. With high stakes on the line, Tampa Bay's explosive offense proved too much for New York to handle, showcasing their dominance throughout the game.
Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers to victory with a stellar performance, throwing for three touchdowns and guiding the team with precision. Emeka Egbuka was a key target, racking up 81 receiving yards, while Bryce Lance contributed on the ground with 41 rushing yards. Despite the Giants' efforts, Jaxson Dart's 209 passing yards weren't enough to keep pace with the Buccaneers' high-flying offense.
Defensively, Tampa Bay made its mark with a stout performance that included two interceptions from Benjamin Morrison and a sack by Vita Vea, which helped stall any momentum the Giants attempted to build. The turning point came in the second quarter when Morrison's interception led to a quick touchdown, shifting the game's momentum firmly in favor of the Buccaneers. With a strong defensive showing and an explosive offense, Tampa Bay proved they are ready for the championship stage.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | 9 | 29% | 209 | 1 | 4 | 26.3 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 197 | 3 | 2 | 94.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 25 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 35 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 20 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Ben Parks | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 49 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 50 |

