Broncos vs Buccaneers Week 3 2024: Final Score 26

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Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FLSun, Sep 22, 2024, 1:00 PM ET

Denver Broncos vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Week 3 2024

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Broncos	14	6	0	6	26
Buccaneers	0	7	0	0	7

DEN 26TB 7 Final

Passing leader
Bo Nix
DEN · QB
19.3PPR pts
25/36, 216 YDS, 1 RUSH TD
Top fantasy scorer
Chris Godwin Jr.
TB · WR
17.3PPR pts
6 REC, 53 YDS, 1 TD
Buccaneers leader
Bucky Irving
TB · RB
11.4PPR pts
9 ATT, 70 YDS, 3 REC, 14 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Brandon Jones
DEN
1 INT, 6 TKL

Broncos 26, Buccaneers 7: Denver leads from start to finish

Denver led 20–7 at halftime and outscored Tampa Bay 6–0 after the break to win 26–7. The Broncos finished with a 352–223 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Buccaneers went 3-for-11 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Broncos kept the ball for 32:08.

Key advantages

+1.5 yards/play DEN 5.5 · TB 4.0
+1 turnover margin DEN 1 · TB 2 turnovers
+129 total yards DEN 352 · TB 223

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Broncos Won

Denver won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Buccaneers
Broncos	Stat	Buccaneers
5.5	Yards per play	4.0

1	Turnovers	2

352	Total yards	223

Other team stats
64	Plays	56

31%	Third-down conversion	27%

32:08	Time of possession	27:52

Scoring Summary

The Broncos scored two touchdowns and four field goals; the Buccaneers scored one touchdown.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Buccaneers
Time	Team	Play	DEN	TB
1st quarter
11:05	DEN	Bo Nix 3-yard TD run Takes leadWil Lutz XP	7	0
2:56	DEN	Jaleel McLaughlin 1-yard TD run Extends leadWil Lutz XP	14	0
2nd quarter
9:25	DEN	Wil Lutz 43-yard FG Extends lead	17	0
1:50	TB	Baker Mayfield → Chris Godwin, 5-yard TDChase McLaughlin XP	17	7
0:02	DEN	Wil Lutz 38-yard FG Extends lead	20	7
3rd quarter
No scoring
4th quarter
14:52	DEN	Wil Lutz 33-yard FG Extends lead	23	7
7:30	DEN	Wil Lutz 43-yard FG Extends lead	26	7

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Buccaneers, Week 3 2024

Fantasy leaders

Bo NixDENQB19.3 PTSQB13
Chris GodwinTBWR17.3 PTSWR21
Courtland SuttonDENWR13.8 PTSWR31
Bucky IrvingTBRB11.4 PTSRB22

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Bo NixDENQB	19.3	QB13	25/36	216	0	0	9	47	1	85.0	Start/Sit →
Baker MayfieldTBQB	9.5	QB27	25/33	163	1	1	—	—	—	83.3	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Chris GodwinTBWR	17.3	WR21	WR	—	—	—	9	6	53	1
Courtland SuttonDENWR	13.8	WR31	WR	—	—	—	11	7	68	0	Start/Sit →
Bucky IrvingTBRB	11.4	RB22	RB	9	70	0	3	3	14	0	Start/Sit →
Cade OttonTBTE	9.7	TE7	TE	—	—	—	8	7	47	0	Start/Sit →
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR	9.7	WR47	WR	—	—	—	8	6	37	0	Start/Sit →
Rachaad WhiteTBRB	8.5	RB35	RB	6	17	0	6	5	18	0	Start/Sit →
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB	8.4	RB37	RB	5	7	1	1	1	7	0	Start/Sit →
Tyler BadieDENRB	7.0	RB43	RB	9	70	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Javonte WilliamsDENRB	6.1	RB46	RB	5	12	0	4	4	29	0	Start/Sit →
Josh ReynoldsDENWR	5.6	WR69	WR	—	—	—	2	2	36	0
Mike EvansTBWR	3.7	WR84	WR	—	—	—	3	2	17	0	Start/Sit →
Troy FranklinDENWR	3.1	WR92	WR	—	—	—	5	2	11	0	Start/Sit →
Adam TrautmanDENTE	2.3	TE40	TE	—	—	—	1	1	13	0	Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR	1.9	WR104	WR	—	—	—	1	1	9	0
Payne DurhamTBTE	1.8	TE46	TE	—	—	—	1	1	8	0	Start/Sit →
Nate AdkinsDENTE	1.6	TE49	TE	—	—	—	1	1	6	0	Start/Sit →
Jalen McMillanTBWR	1.6	WR110	WR	—	—	—	1	1	6	0	Start/Sit →
Sean TuckerTBRB	0.4	RB77	RB	1	4	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Trey PalmerTBWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

Courtland SuttonWR50 snaps74%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyWR50 snaps74%
Adam TrautmanTE46 snaps68%
Josh ReynoldsWR35 snaps51%
Javonte WilliamsRB35 snaps51%

Target Share34 targets

Courtland Sutton32%, 11 targets
Lil'Jordan Humphrey24%, 8 targets
Troy Franklin15%, 5 targets
Javonte Williams12%, 4 targets
Josh Reynolds6%, 2 targets
Other12%, 4 targets

Carry Share28 carries

Tyler Badie32%, 9 carries
Bo Nix32%, 9 carries
Javonte Williams18%, 5 carries
Jaleel McLaughlin18%, 5 carries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Snap Share

Cade OttonTE52 snaps91%
Chris GodwinWR51 snaps89%
Mike EvansWR47 snaps82%
Jalen McMillanWR44 snaps77%
Rachaad WhiteRB42 snaps74%

Target Share32 targets

Chris Godwin28%, 9 targets
Cade Otton25%, 8 targets
Rachaad White19%, 6 targets
Mike Evans9%, 3 targets
Bucky Irving9%, 3 targets
Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share16 carries

Bucky Irving56%, 9 carries
Rachaad White38%, 6 carries
Sean Tucker6%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Cade OttonTBTE	52	91%	8	25%	0
Chris GodwinTBWR	51	89%	9	28%	0
Mike EvansTBWR	47	82%	3	9%	0
Jalen McMillanTBWR	44	77%	1	3%	0
Rachaad WhiteTBRB	42	74%	6	19%	6
Courtland SuttonDENWR	50	74%	11	32%	0
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR	50	74%	8	24%	0
Adam TrautmanDENTE	46	68%	1	3%	0
Josh ReynoldsDENWR	35	51%	2	6%	0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB	35	51%	4	12%	5
Nate AdkinsDENTE	25	37%	1	3%	0
Bucky IrvingTBRB	18	32%	3	9%	9
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB	18	26%	1	3%	5
Greg DulcichDENTE	17	25%	0	0%	0
Troy FranklinDENWR	17	25%	5	15%	0
Marvin MimsDENWR	16	24%	1	3%	0
Trey PalmerTBWR	12	21%	1	3%	0
Payne DurhamTBTE	12	21%	1	3%	0
Tyler BadieDENRB	13	19%	0	0%	9
Sterling ShepardTBWR	4	7%	0	0%	0
Ko KieftTBTE	1	2%	0	0%	0
Sean TuckerTBRB	1	2%	0	0%	1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+3.4Jaleel McLaughlin8.4 PTS vs 5.0 xFP
Biggest underperformer−5.7Rachaad White8.5 PTS vs 14.2 xFP
Highest expected volume21.9 xFPBo Nix19.3 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Bo NixDEN · QB	19.3	21.9	−2.6	100%	36 att	—	36	9	32%	0	0%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR	13.8	18.9	−5.1	74%	32% tgt	—	0	0	0%	11	32%
Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR	17.3	15.4	+1.9	89%	28% tgt	—	0	0	0%	9	28%
Baker MayfieldTB · QB	9.5	14.7	−5.2	100%	33 att	—	33	0	0%	0	0%
Rachaad WhiteTB · RB	8.5	14.2	−5.7	74%	38% car	—	0	6	38%	6	19%
Cade OttonTB · TE	9.7	13.7	−4.0	91%	25% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	25%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDEN · WR	9.7	13.7	−4.0	74%	24% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	24%
Bucky IrvingTB · RB	11.4	11.0	+0.4	32%	56% car	—	0	9	56%	3	9%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB	6.1	10.1	−4.0	51%	18% car	—	0	5	18%	4	12%
Troy FranklinDEN · WR	3.1	8.6	−5.5	25%	15% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	15%
Tyler BadieDEN · RB	7.0	5.9	+1.1	19%	32% car	—	0	9	32%	0	0%
Mike EvansTB · WR	3.7	5.1	−1.4	82%	9% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	9%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB	8.4	5.0	+3.4	26%	18% car	—	0	5	18%	1	3%
Josh ReynoldsDEN · WR	5.6	3.4	+2.2	51%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE	2.3	1.7	+0.6	68%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Jalen McMillanTB · WR	1.6	1.7	−0.1	77%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR	1.9	1.7	+0.2	24%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Nate AdkinsDEN · TE	1.6	1.7	−0.1	37%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Payne DurhamTB · TE	1.8	1.7	+0.1	21%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Trey PalmerTB · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	21%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Sean TuckerTB · RB	0.4	0.7	−0.3	2%	6% car	—	0	1	6%	0	0%

Team totals: Broncos 34 targets and 28 carries; Buccaneers 32 targets and 16 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Bo Nix

DEN · QB · 19.3 pts on 21.9 expected

25 of 36 passing for 216 yards; 9 carries for 47 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Bo Nix →

Baker Mayfield Unlucky

TB · QB · 9.5 pts on 14.7 expected

25 of 33 passing for 163 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Baker Mayfield →

Courtland Sutton Volume, no payoff

DEN · WR · 13.8 pts on 18.9 expected

11 targets (32% of the team's), 7 catches for 68 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Lil'Jordan Humphrey

DEN · WR · 9.7 pts on 13.7 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 6 catches for 37 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.7 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (8).

Start/Sit: Lil'Jordan Humphrey →

Chris Godwin Jr.

TB · WR · 17.3 pts on 15.4 expected

9 targets (28% of the team's), 6 catches for 53 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.4 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (9).

Rachaad White Unlucky

TB · RB · 8.5 pts on 14.2 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 18 yards; 6 carries (38% of the team's) for 17 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Rachaad White →

Troy Franklin Unlucky

DEN · WR · 3.1 pts on 8.6 expected

5 targets (15% of the team's), 2 catches for 11 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Troy Franklin →

Adam Trautman

DEN · TE · 2.3 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 13 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 1.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Adam Trautman →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

Stock up: Lil'Jordan Humphrey played 74% of the snaps, up from a 54% season average.
Stock up: Adam Trautman played 68% of the snaps, up from a 38% season average.
Stock up: Nate Adkins played 37% of the snaps, up from a 20% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Buccaneers defense
Points allowed to	Broncos D	Buccaneers D
QBs	16.4	20.2
RBs	19.9	19.7
WRs	30.8	35.7
TEs	11.9	14.3

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Tampa Bay opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Buccaneers win probability

Key Swings

−20Nix 3-yd TD run50% → 30%Q1 11:05
−16McLaughlin 1-yd TD run28% → 12%Q1 2:56
−4Lutz 43-yd FG10% → 6%Q2 9:25
+11Mayfield → Godwin, 5-yd TD4% → 15%Q2 1:50
−6Lutz 38-yd FG15% → 9%Q2 0:02

Swing in Buccaneers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Buccaneers
Denver Broncos	Measure	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
64	Plays	56
56%	Pass rate	71%
6.0	Yds / dropback	3.3
4.9	Yds / carry	5.7
4/13	Third downs	3/11

Efficiency edge Denver ran 8 more plays and gained 2.7 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
DEN Sutton 32% · Humphrey 24% · Franklin 15%
TB Godwin 28% · Otton 25% · White 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Buccaneers
Result	DEN	TB
Touchdowns	2	1
Field goals	4	0
Punts	2	4
Turnovers	1	2
Turnovers on downs	1	2

DEN turnover edge: +1

The Broncos opened the scoring on their first possession, a 6-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
The Broncos scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.

All 21 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
DEN	Q1 15:00	6	70	3:55	Touchdown
TB	Q1 11:05	3	2	1:43	Punt
DEN	Q1 9:22	3	5	1:27	Punt
TB	Q1 7:55	5	17	2:45	Interception
DEN	Q1 5:10	4	9	2:14	Touchdown
TB	Q1 2:56	3	3	1:39	Punt
DEN	Q1 1:17	13	41	6:52	Field goal
TB	Q2 9:25	7	25	3:21	Downs
DEN	Q2 6:04	4	20	1:29	Fumble
TB	Q2 4:35	6	67	2:45	Touchdown
DEN	Q2 1:50	9	50	1:48	Field goal
TB	Q2 0:02	0	0	0:02	End of half
TB	Q3 15:00	5	19	2:53	Punt
DEN	Q3 12:07	3	3	0:56	Punt
TB	Q3 11:11	6	6	3:22	Punt
DEN	Q3 7:49	15	79	7:57	Field goal
TB	Q4 14:52	10	45	5:00	Downs
DEN	Q4 9:52	5	50	2:22	Field goal
TB	Q4 7:30	10	57	3:57	Fumble
DEN	Q4 3:33	6	15	3:08	Downs
TB	Q4 0:25	1	4	0:25	End of game

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Broncos vs Buccaneers Head-to-Head

The Broncos and Buccaneers first met in 1976 and have played 11 times since.

All-time series: 8–3Broncos lead, 11 meetings since 1976
Postseason: 0No playoff meetings
Largest Broncos win: 48–131976
Largest Buccaneers win: 28–102020

Since 2021

1–0 Broncos lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. DEN = Broncos win, TB = Buccaneers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

2024 Wk 3 Broncos at Buccaneers Sun, Sep 22, 2024 DEN 26 TB 7 DEN W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Buccaneers
Broncos	Stat	Buccaneers
10-7	Record	10-7

25.0	Points per game	29.5

324.6	Yards per game	399.6

5.2	Yards per play	6.2

18.3	Points allowed per game	22.6

317.1	Yards allowed per game	341.8

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Game info

Round: Week 3
Date: Sep 22, 2024
Kickoff (ET): 1:00 PM
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Winner: Denver Broncos
Margin: 19 points
TV: FOX
Attendance: 62,738

Before and after

Denver Broncos

Previous: Week 2: L 6–13 vs Steelers
Next: Week 4: W 10–9 at Jets

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Previous: Week 2: W 20–16 at Lions
Next: Week 4: W 33–16 vs Eagles

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Broncos vs Buccaneers Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Broncos vs Buccaneers Week 3 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26–7 in Week 3 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on September 22, 2024. See the Broncos' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Buccaneers?

The final score was Broncos 26, Buccaneers 7. The Broncos led 20–7 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 6, Buccaneers 0.

What happened in the Broncos vs Buccaneers game?

Denver led 20–7 at halftime and outscored Tampa Bay 6–0 after the break to win 26–7. The Broncos finished with a 352–223 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play. Bo Nix led all players with 25 of 36 passing for 216 yards, plus 9 carries for 47 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Buccaneers committed 2 turnovers, the Broncos 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Buccaneers?

Bo Nix led the game with 19.3 PPR fantasy points, the QB13 of Week 3, on 25 of 36 passing for 216 yards, plus 9 carries for 47 rushing yards and a touchdown. Chris Godwin was next with 17.3 (WR21). See Bo Nix's 2024 game log.

Who led Broncos vs Buccaneers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Bo Nix (DEN) led all passers with 25 of 36 for 216 yards. Tyler Badie (DEN) led in rushing with 9 carries for 70 yards. Courtland Sutton (DEN) led in receiving with 7 catches for 68 yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Buccaneers?

Jaleel McLaughlin outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 8.4 PPR points on 5.0 xFP (+3.4). Rachaad White fell furthest short, with 8.5 points on 14.2 xFP (−5.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Buccaneers?

Bo Nix had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.9 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 19.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Broncos beat the Buccaneers?

The Broncos beat the Buccaneers 26–7 because they averaged 5.5 yards per play to 4.0, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 352–223.

Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Buccaneers?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 2–1: the Buccaneers gave the ball away 2 times and the Broncos 1 time. The Broncos won the game.

What is the all-time Broncos vs Buccaneers record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 8–3 across 11 meetings since 1976.

When did the Broncos and Buccaneers last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2024, they last met in the 2020 season on September 27, 2020, when the Buccaneers beat the Broncos 28–10.