Tennessee
Titans
1-1
34
FINAL
35
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2027 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans by a score of 35-34. This game held significant implications for both teams as they sought to establish momentum early in the season. With the win, the Buccaneers improved their standing in the competitive NFC South.
Leading the charge for Tampa Bay was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for an impressive 316 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. His favorite target, Shazz Preston, racked up 133 receiving yards, providing key plays throughout the game. On the other side, Nick Singleton of the Titans had a standout performance as well, rushing for 262 yards, making it one of the most dynamic offensive battles of the week.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made crucial stops when it mattered most, highlighted by Shavon Revel Jr’s interception that shifted the momentum late in the game. Despite the Titans’ offensive powerhouse, led by Singleton's remarkable run game, Tampa Bay's defense, anchored by Derwin James Jr.’s four tackles, held strong at critical moments. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Buccaneers managed to stifle a late Titans drive, ensuring their slim victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 22 | 14 | 316 | 5 | 1 | 127.8 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 21 | 9 | 139 | 1 | 1 | 61.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 24 | 262 | 10.9 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 13 | 1.2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shazz Preston | WR | 6 | 133 | 22.2 | 4 | 58 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey White | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Sneed | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Onye | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 49 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

