The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, 28-13, to move back into sole possession of first place in the NFC South. The Buccaneers scored touchdowns on their first two possessions and last two possessions of the game and held the Raiders to 286 total yards and only three points after halftime.
The victory was Tampa Bay's first against an AFC opponent this season. It also gave the Buccaneers their first three-game winning streak of 2024, all since the team enjoyed its Week 11 bye. The last two wins have come in the month of December and have only added to the Buccaneers' recent success in that month. Since 2020, when Tampa Bay began a streak of (so far) four straight playoff seasons, the team is tied for second among all NFL teams in wins in the month of December and tied for third in winning percentage.
Best Winning Percentage, NFL Teams, Month of December, 2020-24
| Team | W | L | T | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 15 | 3 | 0 | .833 |
| Green Bay | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 |
| Kansas City | 14 | 4 | 0 | .778 |
| Tampa Bay | 14 | 4 | 0 | .778 |
| Dallas | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 |
The Buccaneers rang up 420 yards of net offense against the Raiders, marking the seventh time they have exceeded 400 yards in a game this season. That is tied for the most by any team in the NFL in 2024. The Buccaneers' own record for most 400-yard games in a season is 10, set by the 2018 squad and then tied in 2021.
Most Games with 400-Plus Yards, NFL, 2024
1t. Tampa Bay: 7
1t. Washington: 7
1t. San Francisco: 7
4. Baltimore: 6
5t. Philadelphia: 5
5t. Minnesota: 5
5t. Green Bay: 5
The Buccaneers' improved their per-game average to 379.3 net yards with Sunday's output and now rank third in the NFL in that category.
Most Net Yards Per Game, NFL, 2024
- Baltimore: 422.5
- Detroit: 394.8
- Tampa Bay: 379.3
- San Francisco: 378.5
- Washington: 337.6
The Buccaneers are also currently fifth in points scored at 27.9 per game.
View the top images of Tampa Bay's Week 14 game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium.
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Fans before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Ko Kieft #41 and Guard Elijah Klein #79 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 celebrates with Safety Christian Izien #29 and Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 and Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29, Safety Tykee Smith #23, Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26, and Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Punter Jack Browning #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 and Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Punter Jack Browning #5 and Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a field goal during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 and Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 and Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 and Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - A general view from the East Club during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jynxzi before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - John Daly before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Pirates during the flyover before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 and Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Buccaneers Legend Trent Dilfer, Captain of the Krewe, before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spikes the ball during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - A general view as Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is announced as the Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Sean Tucker #44 and Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Payne Durham #87 and Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - \ before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his daughter before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Jose Ramirez #33 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Cornerback Tavierre Thomas #37 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Fans celebrate during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98, Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94, Safety Christian Izien #29 and Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 and Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26 and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 28-13. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Quarterback Baker Mayfield led the way with 295 yards and three touchdowns on 18-of-29 passing against the Raiders. It marked the sixth time this season he has thrown for three or more touchdowns in a game and he is tied for third in the NFL in that category overall. Mayfield has now matched his career single-season high for touchdown passes with 28, set last year in his first season as the Bucs' starter.
Most Passing Touchdowns, NFL, 2024
1. Joe Burrow, Bengals: 30
2. Lamar Jackson, Ravens: 29
3t. Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers: 28
3t. Sam Darnold, Vikings: 28
5. Jared Goff, Lions: 25
Mayfield also continues to rank second in the NFL in combined rushing and passing touchdowns (31), third in completion percentage (70.2), third in completions (306), fifth in touchdown percentage (6.4) and ninth in passer rating (101.4).
Highest Completion Percentage, NFL, 2024
- Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins: 73.8%
- Jared Goff, Lions: 72.4%
- Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers: 70.2%
- Jayden Daniels, Commanders: 69.6%
- Geno Smith, Seahawks: 69.5%
Two of Mayfield's three touchdown passes were caught by rookie wide receiver Jalen McMillan, the first scores for McMillan since Week One. McMillan is the first Tampa Bay rookie to catch two touchdown passes in a game since tight end O.J. Howard did so against Buffalo on October 22, 2017. The last rookie wideout to do so for the Buccaneers was Mike Evans, who accomplished that feat three times in his 2014 debut season. Incidentally Evans played in his 164th game as a Buccaneer on Sunday, tying Hall of Fame safety John Lynch for the sixth most games played in franchise history.
Running back Rachaad White had the Buccaneers' other two touchdowns, scoring on a five-yard pass in the first quarter and a three-yard run in the fourth quarter. In Week Six, Tampa Bay running back Sean Tucker also scored on both a run and a catch in the Buccaneers Week Six win at New Orleans. The Buccaneers and the Jets (Breece Hall and Braelon Allen) are the only teams to have two different backs accomplish that feat this season. White and San Francisco's Christian McCaffrey are the only players in the NFL to have at least 10 rushing touchdowns and at least 10 receiving touchdowns since the start of the 2022 season.
White's two touchdowns gave him eight on the season and made him the team's leader in that category. Five of those eight are receiving touchdowns, giving him 10 in his career. That moves him past Warrick Dunn and James Wilder into sole possession of second place in franchise history in that category among running backs. The only Buccaneer back with more career touchdown catches is Mike Alstott, with 13.
With the team's leading rusher, Bucky Irving, sidelined after just four carries with a back injury on Sunday, White took the lead in a rushing attack that churned for 152 yards on 26 carries, averaging 5.8 yards per tote. White had 90 yards on 17 carries while Tucker added 47 on three runs. The Buccaneers have run for 150-plus yards in each of their last three games, tying for the longest such streak in franchise history. The 1986 team also surpassed 150 rushing yards in Weeks Three through Five.
White's touchdown run against Las Vegas was the 14th of the season for the Buccaneers. That is more rushing touchdowns than the Buccaneers had scored in the 2022 (five) and 2023 (eight) seasons combined.
The Buccaneers are averaging 138.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks eighth in the NFL, and 5.14 yards per carry, which ranks fourth, representing a massive improvement in that part of the game. In both 2022 and 2023, Tampa Bay ranked 32nd in both of those categories. The Buccaneers' per-carry average is the best it has ever posted through the first 13 games of the season. The team's full-season record in that category is 4.75, set in 2015.
Most Yards Per Carry, NFL Teams, 2024
- Baltimore: 5.72
- Philadelphia: 5.23
- Arizona: 5.15
- Tampa Bay: 5.14
- Washington: 4.94
Lavonte David, the Buccaneers' 13th-year linebacker, continued to add to his Hall-of-Fame caliber career statistics in Sunday's game. He tied for the team lead with seven tackles and added a sack and a fumble recovery. David's sack, which ended Washington's first drive, gave him 37.5 in his career and put him just 1.5 behind David Logan for sixth place in franchise history. David also increased his fumble recovery total to 19, which is the most among all NFL defenders since he entered the NFL in 2012.
Most Fumble Recoveries, NFL, 2012-24
1. Lavonte David, Buccaneers: 19
2. J.J. Watt, Texans/Cardinals: 15
3. Fletcher Cox, Eagles: 14
4t. Three tied with: 13
Rookie safety Tykee Smith, returning to action after missing three games with a knee injury, had the Buccaneers' other takeaway against Las Vegas. His interception at the Tampa Bay seven-yard line ended a Raiders drive that had consumed the first 10 minutes and 20 seconds of the second half. It was his second interception of the season, to go along with a team-high three forced fumbles. Smith joins Atlanta safety Jessie Bates and San Francisco linebacker Fred Warner, both 2023 Pro Bowl selections, as the only players in the NFL with two or more interceptions and three or more forced fumbles this season.
