Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
29
FINAL
6
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-6 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Rams solidified their standing, showcasing their dominance as they look toward the postseason.
Kyren Williams was the standout on the ground for the Rams, racking up an impressive 165 rushing yards, while Matthew Stafford contributed effectively through the air, throwing for one touchdown. Puka Nacua also shined, leading all receivers with 121 yards, helping to create a balanced offensive attack that kept the Buccaneers' defense on its heels.
On the defensive side, the Rams made significant plays, highlighted by Trent McDuffie's two interceptions that shifted momentum in their favor. Although Tampa Bay's Rueben Bain Jr. recorded two sacks and Jacob Parrish led in tackles, the Rams' defense stifled the Buccaneers' offense, particularly during a pivotal stretch in the second quarter when they forced turnovers that helped build an insurmountable lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 37 | 18 | 260 | 0 | 3 | 38.1 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 28 | 15 | 152 | 1 | 0 | 81.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 20 | 165 | 8.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 15 | 43 | 2.9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zamir White | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 10 | 121 | 12.1 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 6 | 102 | 17.0 | 0 | 27 | 2 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Valcarcel | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Andersen | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 3 | 0 | 57 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 5 | 5 | 2 | 53 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

