Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-3
49
FINAL
35
Los Angeles
Rams
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane clash, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Los Angeles Rams 49-35 in Week 5 of the 2028 season. The victory propels the Buccaneers to the top of the standings, solidifying their position as a contender in the league.
Tampa Bay's offense was led by quarterback Terrence Young, who delivered an impressive performance with 458 passing yards and five touchdowns. Running back Omarion Hampton contributed with 75 rushing yards, while the receiving corps showcased their talent, setting the stage for a dynamic offensive display that overwhelmed the Rams' defense.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made their mark with a standout performance from Charvarius Ward Sr, who intercepted three passes, turning the tide in Tampa Bay's favor. The game's turning point came midway through the second half when Ward's third interception shifted momentum, allowing the Buccaneers to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Young | QB | 38 | 23 | 61% | 458 | 5 | 2 | 120.3 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 31 | 15 | 48% | 330 | 4 | 6 | 86.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 75 | 7.5 | 22 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jermaine Stecker | HB | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 3 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 56 | 4.0 | 37 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Terrence Young | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zack Weiss | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 152 | 50.7 | 39 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 3 | 143 | 47.7 | 36 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 57 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 6 | 109 | 18.2 | 11 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 7 | 103 | 14.7 | 51 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Lindsey Fox | TE | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 83 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 15 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 21 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 6 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Zack Weiss | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jermaine Stecker | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Zaylen Rourke | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D Money | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Garner | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Burns | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Martin | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Karlaftis | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 52 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

