Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
6-6
34
FINAL
31
Baltimore
Ravens
3-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens 34-31, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season draws to a close. Both teams entered the game with high expectations, but it was the Buccaneers who ultimately prevailed in a closely contested battle.
Baker Mayfield had a standout performance for Tampa Bay, throwing for 375 yards and leading his team with precision. He connected with Dont'e Thornton Jr., who racked up an impressive 138 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. On the other side, Lamar Jackson showcased his dual-threat capabilities, tossing three touchdown passes while also contributing 72 rushing yards, keeping the Ravens competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the impact was felt primarily through the efforts of Jacob Parrish, who snagged an interception that proved crucial in maintaining Tampa Bay's lead. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Buccaneers' defense held strong, forcing a key turnover that thwarted Baltimore's comeback efforts. With both teams displaying offensive firepower, it was Tampa Bay's timely defensive plays that ultimately secured their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 30 | 20 | 375 | 3 | 0 | 143.0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 28 | 17 | 271 | 3 | 1 | 113.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 17 | 71 | 4.2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 8 | 40 | 5.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 6 | 138 | 23.0 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Payne Durham | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javin Wright | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 27 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 41 |

