Final2025 Week 12

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams, Week 12 2025

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Away

7

Los Angeles Rams

HomeWon

34

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Buccaneers07007
Rams14170334

TB 7LAR 34 Final

  • Passing leader

    Matthew Stafford

    LAR · QB

    22.9PPR pts

    25/35, 273 YDS, 3 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Davante Adams

    LAR · WR

    23.2PPR pts

    5 REC, 62 YDS, 2 TD

  • Buccaneers leader

    Tez Johnson

    TB · WR

    12.3PPR pts

    3 REC, 21 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Cobie Durant

    LAR

    1 INT, 1 TD, 2 TKL

Rams 34, Buccaneers 7: Los Angeles leads from start to finish

Los Angeles led 31–7 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored Tampa Bay 3–0 after the break to win 34–7. The Rams finished with a 333–193 edge in total offense and averaged 6.1 yards per play.

The Buccaneers went 7-for-17 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Rams 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

  • +3.2 yards/play LAR 6.1 · TB 2.9
  • +2 turnover margin LAR 0 turnovers
  • +140 total yards LAR 333 · TB 193

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Rams Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Buccaneers vs Rams
BuccaneersStatRams
2.9Yards per play6.1
2Turnovers0
193Total yards333
Other team stats
67Plays55
41%Third-down conversion40%
31:48Time of possession28:12

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Buccaneers vs Rams
TimeTeamPlayTBLAR
1st quarter
4:32LARMatthew Stafford → Davante Adams, 1-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Mevis XP07
1:42LARCobie Durant 50-yard interception return TD Extends leadHarrison Mevis XP014
2nd quarter
10:46LARMatthew Stafford → Colby Parkinson, 5-yard TD Extends leadHarrison Mevis XP021
5:03TBBaker Mayfield → Tez Johnson, 14-yard TDChase McLaughlin XP721
3:10LARMatthew Stafford → Davante Adams, 24-yard TD Extends leadHarrison Mevis XP728
1:02LARHarrison Mevis 40-yard FG Extends lead731
3rd quarter
No scoring
4th quarter
13:35LARHarrison Mevis 52-yard FG Extends lead734

Fantasy Points: Buccaneers vs Rams, Week 12 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Davante AdamsLARWR23.2 PTSWR8
  2. Matthew StaffordLARQB22.9 PTSQB5
  3. Puka NacuaLARWR16.7 PTSWR15
  4. Colby ParkinsonLARTE14.1 PTSTE5

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Matthew StaffordLARQB22.9QB525/3527330———122.7Start/Sit →
Teddy BridgewaterTBQB3.1QB288/15620016063.8
Baker MayfieldTBQB5.5QB279/194112419032.0Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Davante AdamsLARWR23.2WR8WR———85622Start/Sit →
Puka NacuaLARWR16.7WR15WR———117970Start/Sit →
Colby ParkinsonLARTE14.1TE5TE———44411Start/Sit →
Tez JohnsonTBWR12.3WR25WR212043211Start/Sit →
Emeka EgbukaTBWR6.2WR48WR———83320Start/Sit →
Cade OttonTBTE6.1TE22TE———74210Start/Sit →
Davis AllenLARTE5.9TE25TE———43290Start/Sit →
Kyren WilliamsLARRB5.8RB38RB124601120Start/Sit →
Sean TuckerTBRB5.6RB39RB124202140Start/Sit →
Rachaad WhiteTBRB5.2RB41RB73801140Start/Sit →
Jordan WhittingtonLARWR4.7WR58WR———33170Start/Sit →
Konata MumpfieldLARWR4.5WR60WR———22250Start/Sit →
Sterling ShepardTBWR4.2WR63WR———53120
Chris GodwinTBWR2.9WR75WR———4290
Blake CorumLARRB2.4RB51RB7240————Start/Sit →
Owen WrightTBRB0.6RB59RB360————
Terrance FergusonLARTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Snap Share

  1. Emeka EgbukaWR63 snaps90%
  2. Cade OttonTE60 snaps86%
  3. Tez JohnsonWR60 snaps86%
  4. Rachaad WhiteRB42 snaps60%
  5. Sterling ShepardWR41 snaps59%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Emeka Egbuka26%, 8 targets
  2. Cade Otton23%, 7 targets
  3. Sterling Shepard16%, 5 targets
  4. Chris Godwin13%, 4 targets
  5. Tez Johnson13%, 4 targets
  6. Other10%, 3 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. Sean Tucker41%, 12 carries
  2. Rachaad White24%, 7 carries
  3. Baker Mayfield14%, 4 carries
  4. Owen Wright10%, 3 carries
  5. Tez Johnson7%, 2 carries
  6. Other3%, 1 carries

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Puka NacuaWR46 snaps82%
  2. Davante AdamsWR43 snaps77%
  3. Kyren WilliamsRB37 snaps66%
  4. Colby ParkinsonTE35 snaps63%
  5. Jordan WhittingtonWR34 snaps61%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Puka Nacua32%, 11 targets
  2. Davante Adams24%, 8 targets
  3. Colby Parkinson12%, 4 targets
  4. Davis Allen12%, 4 targets
  5. Jordan Whittington9%, 3 targets
  6. Other12%, 4 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. Kyren Williams63%, 12 carries
  2. Blake Corum37%, 7 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Emeka EgbukaTBWR6390%826%0
Cade OttonTBTE6086%723%0
Tez JohnsonTBWR6086%413%2
Puka NacuaLARWR4682%1132%0
Davante AdamsLARWR4377%824%0
Kyren WilliamsLARRB3766%13%12
Colby ParkinsonLARTE3563%412%0
Jordan WhittingtonLARWR3461%39%0
Rachaad WhiteTBRB4260%13%7
Sterling ShepardTBWR4159%516%0
Davis AllenLARTE2850%412%0
Konata MumpfieldLARWR2341%26%0
Sean TuckerTBRB2637%26%12
Chris GodwinTBWR2536%413%0
Blake CorumLARRB1934%00%7
Terrance FergusonLARTE1527%13%0
Payne DurhamTBTE1116%00%0
Kameron JohnsonTBWR811%00%0
Owen WrightTBRB57%00%3
Ryan MillerTBWR57%00%0
Devin CulpTBTE46%00%0

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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Puka NacuaLAR · WR16.718.8−2.182%32% tgt—000%1132%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB22.915.5+7.4100%35 att—3500%00%
Davante AdamsLAR · WR23.213.6+9.677%24% tgt—000%824%
Emeka EgbukaTB · WR6.213.6−7.490%26% tgt—000%826%
Cade OttonTB · TE6.111.9−5.886%23% tgt—000%723%
Sean TuckerTB · RB5.611.2−5.637%41% car—01241%26%
Baker MayfieldTB · QB5.511.0−5.556%19 att—19414%00%
Kyren WilliamsLAR · RB5.89.5−3.766%63% car—01263%13%
Sterling ShepardTB · WR4.28.5−4.359%16% tgt—000%516%
Tez JohnsonTB · WR12.38.1+4.286%13% tgt—027%413%
Teddy BridgewaterTB · QB3.17.3−4.244%15 att—1513%00%
Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR2.96.8−3.936%13% tgt—000%413%
Colby ParkinsonLAR · TE14.16.8+7.363%12% tgt—000%412%
Davis AllenLAR · TE5.96.8−0.950%12% tgt—000%412%
Rachaad WhiteTB · RB5.26.2−1.060%24% car—0724%13%
Jordan WhittingtonLAR · WR4.75.1−0.461%9% tgt—000%39%
Blake CorumLAR · RB2.44.5−2.134%37% car—0737%00%
Konata MumpfieldLAR · WR4.53.4+1.141%6% tgt—000%26%
Owen WrightTB · RB0.61.9−1.37%10% car—0310%00%
Terrance FergusonLAR · TE0.01.7−1.727%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Buccaneers 31 targets and 29 carries; Rams 34 targets and 19 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Baker Mayfield Unlucky

TB · QB · 5.5 pts on 11.0 expected

9 of 19 passing for 41 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 4 carries for 19 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Baker Mayfield →

Matthew Stafford Ran hot

LAR · QB · 22.9 pts on 15.5 expected

25 of 35 passing for 273 yards, 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Emeka Egbuka Unlucky

TB · WR · 6.2 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (26% of the team's), 3 catches for 32 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Emeka Egbuka →

Cade Otton Unlucky

TB · TE · 6.1 pts on 11.9 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 21 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Cade Otton →

Puka Nacua Volume, no payoff

LAR · WR · 16.7 pts on 18.8 expected

11 targets (32% of the team's), 7 catches for 97 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Puka Nacua →

Davante Adams Ran hot

LAR · WR · 23.2 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 5 catches for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Davante Adams →

Sean Tucker Unlucky

TB · RB · 5.6 pts on 11.2 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 12 carries (41% of the team's) for 42 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Sean Tucker →

Colby Parkinson Ran hot

LAR · TE · 14.1 pts on 6.8 expected

4 targets (12% of the team's), 4 catches for 41 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Colby Parkinson →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Stock up: Sean Tucker played 37% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.
  • Stock up: Tez Johnson played 86% of the snaps, up from a 54% season average.
  • Stock down: Chris Godwin Jr. played 36% of the snaps, down from a 79% season average.

Los Angeles Rams

  • Stock up: Colby Parkinson played 63% of the snaps, up from a 47% season average.
  • Stock up: Konata Mumpfield played 41% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Buccaneers defense and Rams defense
Points allowed toBuccaneers DRams D
QBs20.215.9
RBs20.617.4
WRs30.432.7
TEs15.813.0

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

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Rams win probability

Rams win probability by game minuteRams started at 50%, stood at 99% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +22Stafford → Adams, 1-yd TD50% → 72%Q1 4:32
  2. +16Durant 50-yd pick-six72% → 88%Q1 1:42
  3. +7Stafford → Parkinson, 5-yd TD90% → 97%Q2 10:46
  4. −7Mayfield → Johnson, 14-yd TD98% → 91%Q2 5:03
  5. +6Stafford → Adams, 24-yd TD92% → 98%Q2 3:10

Swing in Rams win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Buccaneers vs Rams
Tampa Bay BuccaneersMeasureLos Angeles Rams
67Plays55
57%Pass rate65%
1.8Yds / dropback7.3
4.2Yds / carry3.7
7/17Third downs4/10

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 12 fewer plays but gained 5.5 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • TB Egbuka 26% · Otton 23% · Shepard 16%
  • LAR Nacua 32% · Adams 24% · Parkinson 12%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Buccaneers vs Rams
ResultTBLAR
Touchdowns13
Field goals02
Punts43
Turnovers20
Turnovers on downs31

LAR turnover edge: +2

  • The Rams opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 80-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Rams scored touchdowns on three of their first three drives.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
TBQ1 15:009294:50Punt
LARQ1 10:1010805:38Touchdown
TBQ1 4:32582:50Interception
TBQ1 1:423-90:54Punt
LARQ1 0:4812725:02Touchdown
TBQ2 10:4610655:43Touchdown
LARQ2 5:034651:53Touchdown
TBQ2 3:10481:31Downs
LARQ2 1:39470:37Field goal
TBQ2 1:02721:02Interception
LARQ3 15:00682:03Downs
TBQ3 12:5711215:09Downs
LARQ3 7:485253:21Punt
TBQ3 4:27392:13Punt
LARQ3 2:148303:39Field goal
TBQ4 13:359404:03Downs
LARQ4 9:32392:20Punt
TBQ4 7:12331:46Punt
LARQ4 5:265153:39Punt
TBQ4 1:47361:47End of game
About these numbers

The Rams' interception touchdown is counted as a Buccaneers interception, not as a Rams possession. 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.

Buccaneers vs Rams Head-to-Head

The Buccaneers and Rams 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 Buccaneers win
24–32007
Largest Rams win
35–31987

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 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Buccaneers vs Rams
BuccaneersStatRams
8-9Record12-5
22.4Points per game30.5
320.4Yards per game394.6
5.1Yards per play6.2
24.2Points allowed per game20.4
337.2Yards allowed per game327.5

Buccaneers vs Rams 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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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Buccaneers vs Rams Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Buccaneers vs Rams Week 12 game?

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34–7 in Week 12 of the 2025 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on November 23, 2025. See the Rams' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Buccaneers vs Rams?

The final score was Rams 34, Buccaneers 7. The Rams led 31–7 at halftime, and the second half went Buccaneers 0, Rams 3.

What happened in the Buccaneers vs Rams game?

Los Angeles led 31–7 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored Tampa Bay 3–0 after the break to win 34–7. The Rams finished with a 333–193 edge in total offense and averaged 6.1 yards per play. Davante Adams led all players with 5 catches for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Buccaneers committed 2 turnovers, the Rams none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Buccaneers vs Rams?

Davante Adams led the game with 23.2 PPR fantasy points, the WR8 of Week 12, on 5 catches for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns. Matthew Stafford was next with 22.9 (QB5). See Davante Adams's 2025 game log.

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

Matthew Stafford (LAR) led all passers with 25 of 35 for 273 yards and 3 touchdowns. Kyren Williams (LAR) led in rushing with 12 carries for 46 yards. Puka Nacua (LAR) led in receiving with 7 catches for 97 yards.

How many fantasy points did Davante Adams score against the Buccaneers?

Davante Adams scored 23.2 points in PPR leagues, 20.7 in half-PPR and 18.2 in standard scoring against the Buccaneers in Week 12 of the 2025 season, on 5 catches for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 24% of his team's targets.

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

Davante Adams outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 23.2 PPR points on 13.6 xFP (+9.6). Emeka Egbuka fell furthest short, with 6.2 points on 13.6 xFP (−7.4). 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.

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

Puka Nacua had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 16.7. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Rams beat the Buccaneers?

The Rams beat the Buccaneers 34–7 because they averaged 6.1 yards per play to 2.9, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 333–193.

Which team won the turnover battle in Buccaneers vs Rams?

The Rams won the turnover battle 2–0: the Buccaneers gave the ball away 2 times and the Rams not at all. The Rams won the game.

What is the all-time Buccaneers vs Rams 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 Buccaneers and Rams last play before this game?

Before Week 12 of 2025, they last met in the 2022 season on November 6, 2022, when the Buccaneers beat the Rams 16–13.

Have the Buccaneers and Rams met in the playoffs?

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

What is the Buccaneers vs Rams record since 2021?

The Rams lead 3–1 across 4 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.