Final2022 Week 9

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Week 9 2022

Los Angeles Rams

Away

13

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

HomeWon

16

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rams076013
Buccaneers3301016

LAR 13TB 16 Final

  • Passing leader

    Tom Brady

    TB · QB

    15.2PPR pts

    36/58, 280 YDS, 1 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Cooper Kupp

    LAR · WR

    26.8PPR pts

    8 REC, 127 YDS, 1 TD

  • Rams leader

    Matthew Stafford

    LAR · QB

    10.5PPR pts

    13/27, 165 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Vita Vea

    TB

    2 SACK, 4 TKL

Buccaneers 16, Rams 13: Tampa Bay rallies from 1 down at halftime

Tampa Bay erased a 7–6 halftime deficit, outscoring Los Angeles 10–6 after the break to win 16–13. The Buccaneers finished with a 323–206 edge in total offense and averaged 4.1 yards per play.

The Rams went 4-for-15 on third down, while the Buccaneers finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 17 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.4 yards/play TB 4.1 · LAR 3.7
  • +117 total yards TB 323 · LAR 206
  • +16% third-down rate TB 43% · LAR 27%

Game Highlights

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Why the Buccaneers Won

Tampa Bay won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Rams vs Buccaneers
RamsStatBuccaneers
3.7Yards per play4.1
206Total yards323
27%Third-down conversion43%
Other team stats
55Plays79
0Turnovers0
28:44Time of possession31:16

Scoring Summary

The Buccaneers scored one touchdown and three field goals; the Rams scored one touchdown and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Rams vs Buccaneers
TimeTeamPlayLARTB
1st quarter
7:16TBRyan Succop 20-yard FG Takes lead03
2nd quarter
12:57LARMatthew Stafford → Cooper Kupp, 69-yard TD Takes leadMatt Gay XP73
0:24TBRyan Succop 38-yard FG76
3rd quarter
9:14LARMatt Gay 26-yard FG Extends lead106
0:09LARMatt Gay 35-yard FG Extends lead136
4th quarter
8:07TBRyan Succop 50-yard FG139
0:09TBTom Brady → Cade Otton, 1-yard TD Game winnerRyan Succop XP1316

Fantasy Points: Rams vs Buccaneers, Week 9 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Cooper KuppLARWR26.8 PTSWR3
  2. Cade OttonTBTE17.8 PTSTE4
  3. Tom BradyTBQB15.2 PTSQB14
  4. Scotty MillerTBWR12.3 PTSWR24

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Tom BradyTBQB15.2QB1436/5828010———79.7
Matthew StaffordLARQB10.5QB2213/27165102-1080.0Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Cooper KuppLARWR26.8WR3WR310981271Start/Sit →
Cade OttonTBTE17.8TE4TE———65681Start/Sit →
Scotty MillerTBWR12.3WR24WR———87530
Leonard FournetteTBRB11.0RB20RB919075410
Chris GodwinTBWR10.7WR25WR110107360
Mike EvansTBWR9.0WR33WR———115400Start/Sit →
Rachaad WhiteTBRB6.4RB32RB82703370Start/Sit →
Darrell HendersonLARRB5.6RB35RB125601000
Allen RobinsonLARWR5.4WR42WR———53240
Julio JonesTBWR4.8WR48WR———52280
Malcolm BrownLARRB2.9RB43RB29011100
Ko KieftTBTE1.6TE44TE———2160Start/Sit →
Brandon PowellLARWR1.4WR85WR———1140
Breshad PerrimanTBWR1.1WR87WR———2110
Ke'Shawn VaughnTBRB0.4RB65RB2401000
Cam AkersLARRB0.3RB67RB530————
Van JeffersonLARWR0.0—WR———5000
Ben SkowronekLARWR0.0—WR———2000Start/Sit →
Tyler HigbeeLARTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Brycen HopkinsLARTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Cooper KuppWR57 snaps100%
  2. Allen RobinsonWR51 snaps89%
  3. Tyler HigbeeTE45 snaps79%
  4. Ben SkowronekWR37 snaps65%
  5. Darrell HendersonRB28 snaps49%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Cooper Kupp35%, 9 targets
  2. Allen Robinson19%, 5 targets
  3. Van Jefferson19%, 5 targets
  4. Ben Skowronek8%, 2 targets
  5. Malcolm Brown4%, 1 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Darrell Henderson50%, 12 carries
  2. Cam Akers21%, 5 carries
  3. Cooper Kupp13%, 3 carries
  4. Matthew Stafford8%, 2 carries
  5. Malcolm Brown8%, 2 carries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Snap Share

  1. Chris GodwinWR77 snaps92%
  2. Mike EvansWR74 snaps88%
  3. Cade OttonTE71 snaps85%
  4. Leonard FournetteRB52 snaps62%
  5. Scotty MillerWR35 snaps42%

Target Share55 targets

  1. Mike Evans20%, 11 targets
  2. Chris Godwin18%, 10 targets
  3. Scotty Miller15%, 8 targets
  4. Leonard Fournette13%, 7 targets
  5. Cade Otton11%, 6 targets
  6. Other24%, 13 targets

Carry Share20 carries

  1. Leonard Fournette45%, 9 carries
  2. Rachaad White40%, 8 carries
  3. Ke'Shawn Vaughn10%, 2 carries
  4. Chris Godwin5%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Cooper KuppLARWR57100%935%3
Chris GodwinTBWR7792%1018%1
Allen RobinsonLARWR5189%519%0
Mike EvansTBWR7488%1120%0
Cade OttonTBTE7185%611%0
Tyler HigbeeLARTE4579%14%0
Ben SkowronekLARWR3765%28%0
Leonard FournetteTBRB5262%713%9
Darrell HendersonLARRB2849%14%12
Scotty MillerTBWR3542%815%0
Julio JonesTBWR3036%59%0
Van JeffersonLARWR2035%519%0
Rachaad WhiteTBRB2935%35%8
Breshad PerrimanTBWR2429%24%0
Malcolm BrownLARRB1628%14%2
Brycen HopkinsLARTE1425%14%0
Ko KieftTBTE1720%24%0
Cam AkersLARRB1119%00%5
Brandon PowellLARWR59%14%0
Kyle RudolphTBTE56%00%0
Ke'Shawn VaughnTBRB34%12%2

Fantasy Points vs Expected

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+9.9Cooper Kupp26.8 PTS vs 16.9 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.4Tom Brady15.2 PTS vs 24.6 xFP
  • Highest expected volume24.6 xFPTom Brady15.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Tom BradyTB · QB15.224.6−9.4100%58 att—5800%00%
Mike EvansTB · WR9.018.3−9.388%20% tgt—000%1120%
Leonard FournetteTB · RB11.017.5−6.562%45% car—0945%713%
Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR10.717.3−6.692%18% tgt—015%1018%
Cooper KuppLAR · WR26.816.9+9.9100%35% tgt—0313%935%
Scotty MillerTB · WR12.313.3−1.042%15% tgt—000%815%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB10.512.7−2.2100%27 att—2728%00%
Rachaad WhiteTB · RB6.410.1−3.735%40% car—0840%35%
Cade OttonTB · TE17.810.0+7.885%11% tgt—000%611%
Darrell Henderson Jr.LAR · RB5.69.4−3.849%50% car—01250%14%
Allen RobinsonLAR · WR5.48.3−2.989%19% tgt—000%519%
Julio JonesTB · WR4.88.3−3.536%9% tgt—000%59%
Van JeffersonLAR · WR0.08.3−8.335%19% tgt—000%519%
Ben SkowronekLAR · WR0.03.3−3.365%8% tgt—000%28%
Breshad PerrimanTB · WR1.13.3−2.229%4% tgt—000%24%
Ko KieftTB · TE1.63.3−1.720%4% tgt—000%24%
Cam AkersLAR · RB0.33.2−2.919%21% car—0521%00%
Ke'Shawn VaughnTB · RB0.43.0−2.64%10% car—0210%12%
Malcolm BrownLAR · RB2.93.0−0.128%8% car—028%14%
Brandon PowellLAR · WR1.41.7−0.39%4% tgt—000%14%
Brycen HopkinsLAR · TE0.01.7−1.725%4% tgt—000%14%
Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE0.01.7−1.779%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Rams 26 targets and 24 carries; Buccaneers 55 targets and 20 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Matthew Stafford

LAR · QB · 10.5 pts on 12.7 expected

13 of 27 passing for 165 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for -1 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Tom Brady Unlucky

TB · QB · 15.2 pts on 24.6 expected

36 of 58 passing for 280 yards, 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 24.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Cooper Kupp Ran hot

LAR · WR · 26.8 pts on 16.9 expected

9 targets (35% of the team's), 8 catches for 127 yards and 1 touchdown; 3 carries (13% of the team's) for 1 yard.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Cooper Kupp →

Darrell Henderson Jr.

LAR · RB · 5.6 pts on 9.4 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 12 carries (50% of the team's) for 56 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.4 expected.

Mike Evans Unlucky

TB · WR · 9.0 pts on 18.3 expected

11 targets (20% of the team's), 5 catches for 40 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Mike Evans →

Leonard Fournette Unlucky

TB · RB · 11.0 pts on 17.5 expected

7 targets (13% of the team's), 5 catches for 41 yards; 9 carries (45% of the team's) for 19 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Chris Godwin Jr. Unlucky

TB · WR · 10.7 pts on 17.3 expected

10 targets (18% of the team's), 7 catches for 36 yards; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for 1 yard.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Cade Otton Ran hot

TB · TE · 17.8 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (11% of the team's), 5 catches for 68 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Cade Otton →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Rams

  • Stock down: Van Jefferson played 35% of the snaps, down from a 53% season average.
  • Stock down: Ben Skowronek played 65% of the snaps, down from a 81% season average.
  • Stock down: Cam Akers played 19% of the snaps, down from a 36% season average.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Stock up: Chris Godwin Jr. played 92% of the snaps, up from a 73% season average.
  • Stock up: Cade Otton played 85% of the snaps, up from a 69% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Rams defense and Buccaneers defense
Points allowed toRams DBuccaneers D
QBs14.915.5
RBs21.118.7
WRs31.834.2
TEs11.113.0

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

How the Game Swung

Tampa Bay opened at 59% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.

Buccaneers win probability

Buccaneers win probability by game minuteBuccaneers started at 59%, stood at 52% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −24Stafford → Kupp, 69-yd TD67% → 44%Q2 12:57
  2. −14Gay 26-yd FG51% → 37%Q3 9:14
  3. −14Gay 35-yd FG32% → 18%Q3 0:09
  4. +14Succop 50-yd FG9% → 23%Q4 8:07
  5. +100Brady → Otton, 1-yd TD<1% → >99%Q4 0:09

Swing in Buccaneers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Rams vs Buccaneers
Los Angeles RamsMeasureTampa Bay Buccaneers
55Plays79
56%Pass rate75%
4.5Yds / dropback4.6
2.8Yds / carry2.5
4/15Third downs9/21

Efficiency edge Tampa Bay ran 24 more plays than Los Angeles.

  • Top targets
  • LAR Kupp 35% · Robinson 19% · Jefferson 19%
  • TB Evans 20% · Godwin 18% · Miller 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Rams vs Buccaneers
ResultLARTB
Touchdowns11
Field goals23
Punts96
Turnovers00
Turnovers on downs02
Missed field goals01
  • The Buccaneers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 12-play, 54-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 27 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LARQ1 15:00351:09Punt
TBQ1 13:5112546:35Field goal
LARQ1 7:16683:14Punt
TBQ1 4:02352:02Punt
LARQ1 2:008914:03Touchdown
TBQ2 12:57381:43Punt
LARQ2 11:14341:00Punt
TBQ2 10:14360:53Punt
LARQ2 9:21371:37Punt
TBQ2 7:4410324:47Missed FG
LARQ2 2:573-51:00Punt
TBQ2 1:579701:33Field goal
LARQ2 0:241-10:24End of half
TBQ3 15:003-10:58Punt
LARQ3 14:0211674:48Field goal
TBQ3 9:143-101:38Punt
LARQ3 7:363-12:15Punt
TBQ3 5:21401:25Downs
LARQ3 3:566313:47Field goal
TBQ3 0:09691:46Punt
LARQ4 13:233-11:46Punt
TBQ4 11:379303:30Field goal
LARQ4 8:073-72:24Punt
TBQ4 5:4312533:51Downs
LARQ4 1:52361:08Punt
TBQ4 0:446600:35Touchdown
LARQ4 0:09110:09End 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.

Rams vs Buccaneers Head-to-Head

The Rams and Buccaneers first met in 1977 and have played 30 times since.

All-time series
20–10Rams lead, 30 meetings since 1977
Postseason
3–0Rams won in 1979, 1999, and 2021
Largest Rams win
35–31987
Largest Buccaneers win
24–32007

Since 2021

3–1 Rams lead

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. R = Rams win, B = Buccaneers win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 17 Rams at Buccaneers Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Rams vs Buccaneers
RamsStatBuccaneers
5-12Record8-9
18.1Points per game18.4
280.5Yards per game346.7
4.8Yards per play5.1
22.6Points allowed per game21.1
341.1Yards allowed per game324.3

Rams vs Buccaneers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
TB −3Push
Total
42.5Under: 29 points scored (by 13.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Buccaneers22.816−6.8
Rams19.813−6.8

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Last 3 meetings: Rams 2–0–1 ATS, overs 2–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Los Angeles Rams

Against the spread
2–5–1
Over/under
2–6
ATS as favorite
2–2
ATS as underdog
0–3–1
ATS on the road
1–1–1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Against the spread
2–6–1
Over/under
2–7
ATS as favorite
2–6–1
ATS at home
0–4–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Rams vs Buccaneers Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 17 in Tampa Bay. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Rams vs Buccaneers Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Rams vs Buccaneers Week 9 game?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Los Angeles Rams 16–13 in Week 9 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on November 6, 2022. See the Buccaneers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Rams vs Buccaneers?

The final score was Buccaneers 16, Rams 13. The Rams led 7–6 at halftime, and the second half went Rams 6, Buccaneers 10.

What happened in the Rams vs Buccaneers game?

Tampa Bay erased a 7–6 halftime deficit, outscoring Los Angeles 10–6 after the break to win 16–13. The Buccaneers finished with a 323–206 edge in total offense and averaged 4.1 yards per play. Cooper Kupp led all players with 8 catches for 127 yards and a touchdown, plus 3 carries for 1 rushing yard.

What was the game-winning score in Rams vs Buccaneers?

Tom Brady's 1-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton with 0:09 left in the fourth quarter gave the Buccaneers a 16–13 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Rams vs Buccaneers?

Cooper Kupp led the game with 26.8 PPR fantasy points, the WR3 of Week 9, on 8 catches for 127 yards and a touchdown, plus 3 carries for 1 rushing yard. Cade Otton was next with 17.8 (TE4). See Cooper Kupp's 2022 game log.

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

Tom Brady (TB) led all passers with 36 of 58 for 280 yards and a touchdown. Darrell Henderson (LAR) led in rushing with 12 carries for 56 yards. Cooper Kupp (LAR) led in receiving with 8 catches for 127 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Cooper Kupp score against the Buccaneers?

Cooper Kupp scored 26.8 points in PPR leagues, 22.8 in half-PPR and 18.8 in standard scoring against the Buccaneers in Week 9 of the 2022 season, on 8 catches for 127 yards and a touchdown, plus 3 carries for 1 rushing yard. He drew 35% of his team's targets.

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

Cooper Kupp outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.8 PPR points on 16.9 xFP (+9.9). Tom Brady fell furthest short, with 15.2 points on 24.6 xFP (−9.4). 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.

How did the Buccaneers come back to beat the Rams?

The Buccaneers' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Tom Brady's 1-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Tom Brady's 1-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Rams vs Buccaneers record?

The Rams lead the all-time series 20–10 across 30 meetings since 1977, including a 3–0 record in the postseason.

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

Before Week 9 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 playoffs on January 23, 2022, when the Rams beat the Buccaneers 30–27.

Have the Rams and Buccaneers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2021 playoffs. The Rams are 3–0 against the Buccaneers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Rams vs Buccaneers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Buccaneers −3, making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 42.5. That implied about 22.8 points for the Buccaneers and 19.8 for the Rams.

Did Rams vs Buccaneers go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 42.5, and the teams combined for 29 points, 13.5 under the number.

Was Rams vs Buccaneers a push against the spread?

Yes. The Buccaneers closed as 3-point favorites and won by exactly 3, so the spread was a push: neither side covered, and spread bets were refunded.