Mayfield throws for 4 TD passes as Buccaneers dominate the second half to rout Chargers 40-17
— Two years ago, Baker Mayfield was trying to salvage his career in Southern California.
National Football League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
40
Los Angeles Chargers
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 7 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 40 |
| LAC | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
SoFi Stadium · 69,496 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | W 16-0 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | W 43-13 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 19-26 | NFL |
| 10/8/26 | @ Dallas Cowboys | W 24-16 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | L 14-17 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:51 40-17
Chase McLaughlin 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:37 37-17
Rachaad White 11 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 1:36 30-17
Mike Evans 35 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Field Goal 5:06 23-17
Chase McLaughlin 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:23 20-17
Mike Evans 57 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Field Goal 0:33 13-17
Chase McLaughlin 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:12 10-17
Quentin Johnston 13 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)
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Field Goal 8:47 10-10
Cameron Dicker 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:41 10-7
Chase McLaughlin 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:18 7-7
Ladd McConkey 7 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)
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Touchdown 11:14 7-0
Jalen McMillan 26 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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TB
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:37 · End of Game
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LAC 2:37
1 play, 4 yards, 0:14 · Fumble
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TB 2:51
9 plays, 30 yards, 3:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:51 40-17
Chase McLaughlin 43 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 6:11
4 plays, 25 yards, 1:26 · Downs
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TB 7:37
9 plays, 66 yards, 6:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:37 37-17
Rachaad White 11 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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LAC 13:38
8 plays, 33 yards, 2:58 · Downs
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TB 1:36
4 plays, 42 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:36 30-17
Mike Evans 35 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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LAC 4:34
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:32 · Interception
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TB 5:06
5 plays, 46 yards, 2:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:06 23-17
Chase McLaughlin 42 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 7:53
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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TB 10:23
5 plays, 83 yards, 2:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:23 20-17
Mike Evans 57 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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LAC 13:17
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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LAC
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:33 · End of Half
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TB 0:33
12 plays, 61 yards, 3:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:33 13-17
Chase McLaughlin 37 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 3:37
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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TB 5:36
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:36 · Fumble
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LAC 7:12
3 plays, 27 yards, 1:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:12 10-17
Quentin Johnston 13 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)
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TB 8:39
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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LAC 8:47
8 plays, 51 yards, 4:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:47 10-10
Cameron Dicker 41 Yd Field Goal
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TB 13:41
12 plays, 67 yards, 7:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:41 10-7
Chase McLaughlin 22 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 6:18
10 plays, 70 yards, 4:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:18 7-7
Ladd McConkey 7 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)
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TB 11:14
7 plays, 70 yards, 3:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:14 7-0
Jalen McMillan 26 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Team Stats
TB
LAC
24
1st Downs
14
12
Passing 1st downs
10
9
Rushing 1st downs
1
3
1st downs from penalties
3
9-15
3rd down efficiency
0-6
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
67
Total Plays
48
506
Total Yards
206
7.6
Yards per Play
4.3
11
Total Drives
11
283
Passing
174
22/27
Comp/Att
22/34
10.1
Yards per pass
4.7
1
Interceptions thrown
1
1-5
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-25
223
Rushing
32
39
Rushing Attempts
11
5.7
Yards per rush
2.9
1-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
8-83
Penalties
7-60
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
36:48
Possession
23:12
Injuries
Los Angeles Chargers
- Rodney Shelley Questionable
- Donte Jackson Questionable
- Deane Leonard Questionable
- Kayode Awosika Questionable
- Brenen Thompson Questionable
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Emeka Egbuka Questionable
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
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