Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
10-0
41
FINAL
6
Los Angeles
Rams
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 12 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers trounced the Los Angeles Rams with a commanding final score of 41-6. With playoff positioning on the line, Tampa Bay delivered an emphatic statement, solidifying their status as a formidable contender in the league.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for the Buccaneers, throwing for 280 yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his efficiency and poise in the pocket. Emeka Egbuka was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 139 yards and providing crucial big plays throughout the contest. Chase Brown contributed on the ground with 63 rushing yards, helping maintain the offensive momentum.
Defensively, the Buccaneers stifled the Rams' attack, with Benjamin Morrison leading the way with seven total tackles, a key factor in limiting Los Angeles to just six points. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Tampa Bay's relentless pressure forced a turnover on downs, allowing their offense to capitalize and extend the lead. With this dominant performance, the Buccaneers not only secured the win but also sent a clear message to the rest of the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 28 | 21 | 75% | 280 | 3 | 2 | 112.2 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 23 | 17 | 74% | 124 | 0 | 1 | 68.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 17 | 63 | 3.7 | 27 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Al Keyes | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kai Cotton | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 12 | -2 | -0.2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 9 | 139 | 15.4 | 44 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 33 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Marc Camarillo | TE | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 9 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tanner Koziol | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Al Keyes | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Curl | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deontae Lawson | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Kinney | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lance Hall | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Carroll | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Lincoln | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Jonah-Ajonye | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J.C. Ball | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Purchase | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baylon Spector | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 61 |
| Eddie Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Berger | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 26 |

